Biz Interruption Goes to Trial

Although it clearly remains to be seen how the final verdict will play out, a federal judge in Missouri has allowed a COVID-19 business interruption lawsuit to proceed to trial. Judge Stephen Bough of the US District Court for Western Missouri continues to swim upstream on the issue of COVID-19 business interruption claims as most…

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State Insurance Czars Order Refunds/Extensions

The California Insurance Commissioner and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance both took actions this week to put more money in the pockets of insurance customers. In California, a Bulletin from the Office of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara requires insurance companies to provide a premium credit, reduction, return of premium or other appropriate…

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Business Interruption Insurance & Issues

One of the critical issues facing our members – in fact, all small business owners – is the applicability of their business interruption insurance coverage. In such unprecedented times as these in dealing with the coronavirus crisis and the resulting national shutdown of major components of the American economy. “Will my business insurance cover my…

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