Oregon Woman Claims Chicago Desk Adjusters Undervalued Her Loss From Skunk Odor

Katherine Schaeffer knew instantly something was wrong when she woke in the middle of a warm summer night to a horrible stench and her dog rolling all over her bed. A skunk had apparently crept into her Grants Pass home and sprayed her dog and her belongings. In a lawsuit, Schaeffer said the stink ruined more than $112,000 worth of her possessions. She’s also seeking $38,000 for other costs, including cleaning and living expenses because her home was uninhabitable immediately after the Sept. 12 incident. But her insurance company, Safeco Insurance, has given her only a fraction of the amount-- $2,000, the suit said.