Covid-19 Related

Valley Forge Insurance Denial of Claims for Covid-19 Closures Class Action

With the Covid-19-related closures of many business in the US, companies have lost income, and some of them are looking to insurance policies to make up the loss. The complaint for this class action alleges that Valley Forge Insurance Company should pay for the lost income of its insureds with certain coverages, including Business Income,  Read more

Banks Refuse to Pay Agent Fees for PPP Applications Class Action

Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide emergency loans to small businesses so that they could keep paying their workers during the shutdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic. The complaint for this class action brings suit against some of the lenders who accepted PPP applications, alleging they did not follow the provisions of the  Read more

Pepperdine University No Refunds for Campus Closure Class Action

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have chosen to close their campuses and take their classes online to slow the spread of the virus. The complaint for this class action alleges that when Pepperdine University closed its campus, students lost a good deal of what they’d paid for, in tuition, housing, face-to-face contact,  Read more

Albertsons Supermarkets Alleged to Engage in Price-Gouging Class Action

With the Covid-19 pandemic, certain vital items have been in short supply: toilet paper, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, face masks, and so on. The complaint for this class action alleges that “unscrupulous sellers have taken the opportunity to profit from desperate members of the of the public by gouging prices of essential items…” This is  Read more

Cincinnati Insurance No Coverage for Covid-19 Business Losses Class Action

Many businesses have been forced to close due to state orders aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19. Some of these businesses are now attempting to cover lost business income by making claims on their commercial insurance policies. In this class action, a dental office sues the Cincinnati Insurance Company, the Cincinnati Casualty Company, and  Read more

BMO Harris Bank No Pay for Agents Who Helped with PPP Loans Class Action

Because the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was intended to help small businesses under strain in the time of Covid-19, it contains a provision for help in preparing the applications: It requires the lenders give a portion of their origination fee to the agents that helped with the preparation. The complaint for this class action alleges  Read more

Vail Resorts Refusal to Refund Epic Ski Passes Class Action

This is one of the many cases filed recently that bring suit against companies or schools claiming that refunds are owed because of the closure of facilities or services aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19. In this case, the complaint alleges that Vail Corporation, doing business as Vail Resorts Management Company, owes customers refunds  Read more

Georgetown University No Refunds for Campus Closure Class Action

Should students pay the same tuition to finish their semesters online as they paid for in-person classes? Should they pay for dorm rooms they cannot occupy? This class action brings suit against Georgetown University for refusing to provide refunds relating to the closure of its campus to avoid the spread of Covid-19.  Read more

Iberia Lineas Aereas Refusal to Refund Canceled Flights Class Action

Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA Operadora, the Iberian airline, normally offers thousands of flights each day to almost 120 destinations in forty-five countries. However, like many airlines, it has had to cancel flights because of travel restrictions and fears of coronavirus contagion. The complaint for this class action alleges that when Iberia cancels flights,  Read more

Wells Fargo Improper Handling of PPP Applications Class Action

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was intended to help businesses and workers get through the time of Covid-19 shutdowns by providing a “direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll” through loans funded through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and processed by ordinary financial institutions. The complaint for this class action  Read more