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As COVID-19 cases have continued to surge into the Fall, so have the number of lawsuits filed by corporate policyholders seeking to recover part of the billions
As COVID-19 cases have continued to surge into the Fall, so have
the number of lawsuits filed by corporate policyholders seeking to
recover part of the billions of dollars in lost income sustained
since the pandemic began earlier this Spring. There are now
hundreds of lawsuits pending in state and federal courts in
different venues around the country. From these filings, courts
have now issued dozens of decisions providing some guidance to
parties both in and out of litigation.
While the facts and circumstances of each case are unique, this
article will discuss five observations about potential trends as
business interruption claims continue to work their way through the
courts.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.