If you have a homeowners insurance policy, then it probably covers any sudden and unexpected water damage due to a plumbing malfunction or broken pipe in your home. To that end, coverage under your policy will probably also include compensation for damages caused by deteriorating cast iron pipes and for the replacement of the broken pipe itself. Many homes built before the 1980s have cast iron pipes. These pipes can, and most likely will fail over time. Cast Iron Pipe Lawsuit Lawyer Tampa Florida Many homeowners insurance companies attempt to deny coverage for many different pipe leaks, broken pipes, and water damage claims, including those related to case iron pipes. They do this based on a variety of complicated policy exclusions. For example, some may argue that eroded cast iron piping and the resulting damage to your home is gradual wear and tear and excluded from coverage. Regardless of the reason for the homeowners insurance company’s denial or underpayment of your cast iron or other broken pipe claim, that denial or insufficient payment does not mean ‘end of discussion.’ Even if you have been denied or offered an insufficient payment, your policy may still afford you coverage or additional compensation. Find out more about how you can bring a cast iron pipes lawsuit.