Society Insurance Must Face Policyholders in COVID-19 Lawsuits
A federal judge in Illinois has ruled that three bellwether cases in multidistrict litigation against Society Insurance Co. will be allowed to proceed, over the insurer’s widespread denial of COVID-19-related coverage.
Burns Appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel
Tim has been appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in the consolidated class litigation relating to COVID-19 business interruption losses captioned: Troy Stacy Enterprises Inc. v. The Cincinnati Ins. Co. (S.D. Ohio). 0057 – ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES AND APPOINTING INTERIM CO-LEAD COUNSEL- Swearingen Smiles LLC et al. v.Th – Troy Stacy Enterprises Inc. v. The Cincinnati Insurance […]
Burns Appointed Co-Lead Counsel
Tim has been appointed Co-Lead Counsel in In Re: Society Ins. Co. COVID-19 Business Interruption Protection LitigaCo-Lead Ordertion (N.D. Ill.). Co-Lead Order
COVID-19 Merits “Physical Loss” Insurance, Claims L.A. Nightclub
A Los Angeles nightclub claims its insurer wrongly denied coverage for losses suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nightclub has asked a California federal court not to throw out a proposed class action, claiming the virus caused a physical loss by curtailing its business.
Steakhouse Chain Sues Insurer Over COVID-19 Coverage
Firebirds International LLC, a steakhouse chain with more than 50 restaurants around the country, has filed a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Co., claiming the insurer is in breach of contract for refusing to cover business losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. This, despite the fact that Firebirds pays for premium coverage.
COVID-19 Coverage MDL Could Prove to Be a “Nightmare”
The task set before a Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, over whether to consolidate hundreds of lawsuits filed against insurers who have denied their policyholders’ business interruption claims, is being described as a “nightmare”.
JPML Probes Bids To Combine COVID-19 Coverage Battles
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) had several questions on Thursday for attorneys representing policyholders and insurance carriers over whether COVID-19 business interruption claims currently pending in federal courts across the country should be centralized or resolved case by case.
Lloyd’s Insurers Argue COVID-19 Coverage Suit Should Be Sent to Florida
Underwriters from Lloyd’s of London have asked a New York federal court to send a COVID-19 coverage suit brought by two pizza companies to Florida, claiming the companies have engaged in forum shopping.
Houston Rockets Seek Coverage for COVID-19 Interruptions
The Houston Rockets and its venue the Toyota Center have filed a lawsuit seeking business interruption coverage for losses related to COVID-19 shutdown orders. Both the team and the venue say their insurer wrongly denied a recently filed claim.
Firm Seeks MDL for Business Interruption Claims
Burns Bowen Bair LLP has joined with other firms seeking to consolidate hundreds of federal lawsuits alleging that insurers have wrongly denied coverage to businesses impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.