KATY, Texas – Months of frustration mount for a North Katy homeowner as her tornado-damaged house remains untouched while neighbors’ repairs are complete, highlighting ongoing challenges with insurance claims after natural disasters.

It’s something that Houstonians are all too familiar with following natural disasters like the 2024 Houston derecho, Hurricane Beryl and even Hurricane Harvey.

Azeezat Sulaimon’s home stands out on her street and not in a way she’d like.

While surrounding houses show no trace of the EF-1 tornado that struck days after Christmas 2024, her residence remains covered in weathered tarps, a visible reminder of her ongoing battle with American Risk Insurance (ARI).

“They are just stonewalling me,” Sulaimon said, describing her insurance company’s response to the

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