The COVID-19-related business interruption coverage case of Taps & Bourbon on Terrace, LLC v. Underwriters at Lloyds London, et al., pending in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, may represent a growing trend all...more
There have been many decisions in recent months in cases involving business interruption coverage for losses caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Some decisions have been favorable to coverage,...more
Two recent decisions by courts denying motions to dismiss brought by insurers against insureds seeking COVID-19 business interruption coverage could be harbingers for other such decisions due to their focus on the...more
The New Jersey Superior Court in Optical Services USA/JC1 v. Franklin Mutual Ins. Co. (N.J. Super. Ct. Bergen Cty. Aug. 13, 2020) provided a boon for insureds whose businesses were shuttered by the issuance of...more
On August 12, 2020, a federal district court delivered a big win for businesses that were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding that the presence of COVID-19 on insured property can constitute “direct physical loss”...more
On June 5, 2020, we issued a Client Alert regarding insurance coverage for property damage and business income losses that businesses may have suffered due to recent incidents in cities across the country. On June 8, 2020,...more
The standard property insurance policy pays for property damage and business income losses sustained by an insured when there is some variation of "physical loss of or damage to" property. ...more
On March 16, 2020, we issued a Client Alert regarding COVID-19 impacts and losses. Now, several states, counties and municipalities across the United States have issued "stay at home" or "shelter in place" orders mandating...more
As business losses caused by COVID-19 begin to mount, you should carefully review your insurance policies to determine whether you may be covered. Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s Insurance Policyholder practice group can assist you...more
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