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Payment for Damage Covered by Insurance Company

Question

If property is damaged and the victim's insurance covers the damage, is he obligated to pay?

Answer

See Ohr Sameach, Chapter 7 of Sechirut. In practice, one must pay, and generally, the insurance does not pay if someone else pays.

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