May 05, 2022
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday mostly upheld the dismissal of lawsuits lodged against certain underwriters from Lloyd's of London, Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. and other insurers by businesses seeking coverage for COVID-19 losses, saying the virus didn't cause physical damage as required by the policies.
February 08, 2022
An Eleventh Circuit panel expressed considerable skepticism Tuesday over arguments from several businesses that Florida district courts erred in dismissing their suits challenging denials of insurance claims tied to losses they attributed to the spread of COVID-19.
July 15, 2021
Underwriters at Lloyd's of London told the U.S. Eleventh Circuit that government closure orders do not cause property damage, urging the court to reject a Florida restaurant's bid to certify a COVID-19 coverage question to the Florida Supreme Court.
February 25, 2021
A National Restaurant Association affiliate urged the Eleventh Circuit on Thursday to revive a Florida restaurant owner's proposed class action seeking COVID-19-related loss coverage, saying that the lower court wrongly interpreted the insurance terms.
February 03, 2021
A Florida restaurant owner has urged the Eleventh Circuit to revive its proposed class action seeking COVID-19-related loss coverage, asking the court to certify insurance questions to the state's high court and arguing that the district court failed to follow Florida's binding case law.