Calif. Sports Bar Demands Coverage of COVID-19 Business Losses from Travelers

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The owner of a California sports bar has sued the Travelers Companies in federal court, seeking a ruling that business interruption losses arising from civil authority orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are covered under its policy.

In a June 10 complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, G & P Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Stubborn Mule says the orders constitute a prohibition of access to its property, triggering coverage, and that the loss is not excluded under the policy.

“Under the Policy, insurance is extended to apply to …