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Commentary: Despite initial win in court, insureds face tough challenge in citing COVID-19 as reason for business interruption claims
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc upon our communities, businesses throughout the country are attempting to rebound from the effects of extensive shutdowns and suspensions of operations. However, many are encountering major setbacks with respect to business interruption insurance coverage claims which were filed in an effort to recoup lost revenue as a result of the coronavirus.
Commentary: Despite initial win in court, insureds face tough challenge in citing COVID-19 as reason for business interruption claims
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Opinion: Missouri Appeals Court Ruling Shrinks Insurers’ Right to Intervene
The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals has again construed the effect of the 2017 amendments to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.065, which gave insurers a limited right to intervene and protect their interest when their insured enters into a settlement agreement pursuant to the statute. In Knight v.
Viewpoint: Insurance Denials, Proposed Legislation Raise Concerns
The arrival and spread of COVID-19 has had significant and far-reaching social and economic impacts upon individuals and businesses throughout the United States. In an effort to curtail the spread of the virus, local and state authorities across the country have issued orders effectively closing all “non-essential” businesses from further operation.
Missouri Statute Update Shields Insurers from Certain Bad Faith Litigation
In Missouri, insurance companies owe a contractual duty to defend civil actions that allege liability of their insureds that is potentially covered under the terms of the subject insurance policy. As part of that duty, the insurer must act in good faith in its attempt protect its insured from a judgment in excess of the insurance policy limits. This task can be made even more complicated when there are multiple parties asserting claims against the insured.
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