Business Losses
Insurance Companies Refusal to Cover Covid-19 Business Losses Class Action
The defendants in this class action are a long list of insurance companies, including Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company, HDI Global Insurance Company, and others. These companies insured businesses for Business Income, Extra Expense, and Civil Authority coverage which the complaint alleges should cover losses to a group called the Read more
Amplify Energy Oil Spill Personal, Business, and Commercial Losses Class Action
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Amplify Energy Corporation, Beta Operation Company, LLC (which does business as Beta Offshore), and the San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company, and assorted Does, or unknown persons, over the October 2021 oil spill in the San Pedro Bay. This class action is another one. Its complaint states, “This Read more
Oregon Mutual Business Insurance and Covid-19 Class Action
Like many restaurants, Nue Seattle was forced to curtail operations after state orders designed to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The complaint for this class action brings suit against its insurer, Oregon Mutual Insurance Company, which seeks to make sure that Oregon Mutual provides payments to the restaurant under its policy to compensate it for Read more
Hartford, Twin City Insurance with Virus Coverage Class Action
Recently a number of class actions have been filed claiming that insurance companies should be reimbursing businesses closed by Covid-19 for business losses and related extra expenses. This one is similar, bringing suit against The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Twin City Fire Insurance Company. However, there’s at least one twist to it: The Read more
Scottsdale Insurance Co. Business Losses from Covid-19 Class Action
This is one of a number of class actions brought by businesses against their insurers, alleging that the insurance company should provide benefits for business losses and related expenses during the closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this case, the action brings suit against the Scottsdale Insurance Company, which insures the plaintiff in this Read more
Hartford Financial Services Coverage for Covid-19 Closures Class Action
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been told to stay at home, nonessential businesses have been closed, and large gatherings are prohibited. These requirements have been disastrous for businesses. The complaint for this class action alleges that business insurers, like the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Sentinel Insurance Company, Ltd. should pay out Read more
Liberty Mutual Insurance Coverage for Business Losses Class Action
Because of the financial strains caused by closings due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses have lost income. Some are looking to insurance policies for help. The complaint for this class action seeks “a declaratory judgment that affirms that the orders issued by civil authorities to stop the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak triggers coverage” Read more
