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North Carolina Supreme Court: Government-ordered business closures during COVID-19 lockdowns constitute 'direct physical loss'...

Steven Hix and G. Benjamin Milam of Bradley discuss a pair of recent North Carolina Supreme Court rulings on coverage for pandemic-related losses, one of which gave policyholders a rare win. On December 13, the North...more

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The COVID-19 Virus Does Not Trigger Business Interruption Insurance Coverage

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In 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) released its highly anticipated decision in Workman Optometry Professional Corporation v Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company (Workman). The Court’s decision,...more

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New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - February 2024

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The insured, Consolidated Restaurant Operations, a company that owns and operates dozens of restaurants, obtained a commercial property policy from Westport Insurance Company. Subject to certain exclusions, the policy covered...more

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COVID Biz Interruption Coverage Denied by NY Court of Appeals

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On February 15, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the Appellate Division, First Department decision affirming dismissal of restaurant operator Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc.’s (CRO) complaint...more

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NY Court of Appeals Hears Oral Argument on COVID-19 Business Interruption Case

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On January 10, the New York Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on a COVID-19 coverage appeal by a restaurant operator, Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO), which posed issues of first impression. Courts...more

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Insurance Update - February 16, 2023

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Here are some of the leading insurance cases from the past month. The Sixth Circuit is the latest appellate court to address whether insurers must defend drug companies in local government opioid suits. Joining the Ohio...more

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New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - January 2021

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Southern District Of New York Holds That Insured Not Entitled to Coverage For Losses Resulting From COVID-19- Sparks Steakhouse in New York City filed a coverage action against its insurer, Admiral Indemnity, alleging that...more

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Out Of Luck Or A Covered Loss? Two Key Decisions Regarding COVID-19 Related Business Losses.

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Law360 reports that more than five thousand civil lawsuits have been filed by businesses seeking to recoup pandemic-related losses under their commercial policies. This new wave of litigation has called upon courts across the...more

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Insurance Update- September 2020

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We bring you our September Insurance Update. A flurry of decisions over pandemic-related business interruption claims were handed down over the past month. We discuss many of these along with the MDL Panel’s decision not...more

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Missouri Court Rules Policyholders State Claim For Coverage Of Pandemic-Related Losses

Good news for policyholders arrived last month when a Federal Court in Missouri ruled that a lawsuit brought by business owners (a hair salon and restaurants) against their insurance carrier properly alleged claims for...more

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COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 20, August 2020

This 20th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, finds both plaintiffs and defendants with reasons to celebrate. Insurance carriers avoided consolidation of coverage disputes in...more

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[PODCAST] Resolving Business Interruption Disputes Caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Business interruption is on the minds of many, especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented legal and business challenges. In this new podcast from JAMS, two well-respected neutrals with extensive...more

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Business Interruption Insurance And COVID-19: Tender Your Claim

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Now that many businesses have been shut down for weeks as a result of the COVID-19 virus, there have been a number of important developments affecting the availability of business interruption insurance to help mitigate the...more

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Experienced Neutrals Can Assist Insurers and Policyholders in Resolving Coronavirus-Related Insurance Claim Issues

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Many businesses across the globe are at a standstill. With mounting financial obligations and no immediate end in sight, they will be looking for a mechanism for survival. This is not business as usual, so the solutions...more

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Captive Insurance Update - Spring Edition 2020

Though Vermont’s rural character has somewhat lessened the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least compared with some of its neighbors, there can be no doubt that the virus’ impact on the state will be devastating...more

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State Governments Look to Property Insurers for Small Business Relief

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The economic realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced our government at both the federal and state level to take unprecedented action. And, despite congressional passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...more

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Homeowners Liability Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus-Related Claims

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The coronavirus has quickly spurred significant changes in most people’s daily lives and routines. In light of the widespread closure of public places and a growing number of safer-at-home orders, nearly everyone has found...more

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[Webinar] Business Interruption Coverage for the Coronavirus - March 31st, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted the economy and caused significant losses for businesses large and small. Commercial property insurance policies typically include business interruption coverage. It is critical that...more

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