A Merritt Island family is still waiting for repairs to their home one year after a crane crash caused significant damage. The family, whose last name is ironically Crane, has been battling with their insurance company to get the repairs paid for.

The Accident

The crane crash occurred on August 13, 2025, when a crane hired by AT&T to replace power poles in the neighborhood toppled over onto the family’s home. The owner of Big Iron International, the company subcontracted to do the job, claims that the crane was positioned on top of a water line that was not disclosed to the company.

The family has been staying in a rental property and is still waiting for the insurance company to pay out for the repairs. The family’s attorney has settled with the insurance company, but the family has yet to receive the payment.

The family is frustrated with the delay and is calling for something to be done about the insurance company’s handling of the situation. The family’s home has been destroyed, and they are still waiting for someone to step up and take responsibility for the repairs.

Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.