Business owners can sue insurer over coronavirus losses, Missouri judge rules
Posted on AllSides August 12th, 2020
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A federal judge in Missouri said on Wednesday a group of hair salons and restaurants can sue their insurance carrier for business interruption losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which they say caused a “direct physical loss” to their premises.
The decision against Cincinnati Insurance Co by U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough in Kansas City appears to be first victory for policyholders suing insurers for improperly denying claims related to shutdowns caused by COVID-19.
Insurers had won similar cases in courts in Michigan and Washington, D.C., successfully arguing that coverage...
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