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COVID-19 Litigation Report

IHOP Owner Sues Insurer to Recoup COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses

The owner of several New Jersey IHOP restaurant franchises have sued The Hartford Financial Services Group and Twin City Fire Insurance Co. for business interruption losses arising from their forced closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Litigation Report

N.J. Boardwalk Amusements Owner Sues Insurers for Coverage of COVID-19 Losses

The owner of various boardwalk and amusement attractions in Seaside Heights, N.J., has sued its insurers for coverage of $4 million in losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and related government closure orders.

COVID-19 Litigation Report

Miami Gelato Shop Owner Says COVID-19 Emergency Caused Physical Loss or Damage

The owner of a Miami gelato shop has sued Voyager Indemnity Insurance Co., contending that the COVID-19 national emergency constitutes physical loss or damage to property, triggering coverage under its all-risk policy.

Talcum Powder Litigation Report

Fla. State Court to Oversee Hearing on Sufficiency of Asbestos-Talc Lawsuit

A Florida state court is set to oversee arguments relating to Johnson & Johnson’s motion to dismiss an asbestos-talcum powder lawsuit, in which the defendant maintains that the plaintiff has failed to set forth sufficient facts in the complaint.