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LNY 5003 v. Zurich American Ins
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October 12, 2023
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Zurich's win in a COVID-19 business interruption lawsuit brought by several companies owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta, finding that a lower court had proper jurisdiction over the matter and correctly dismissed the suit for failure to prove that the virus caused direct physical loss or damage.
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April 20, 2023
Companies owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta told the Fifth Circuit that their COVID-19 business interruption suit against Zurich American Insurance Co. should be sent back to Texas state court, pushing back on the insurer's claims that the lead plaintiff is a "shell" used to dodge federal jurisdiction.
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March 30, 2023
Zurich American Insurance Co. told the Fifth Circuit that a bid from companies owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta to litigate their COVID-19 business interruption claims in Texas state court was a "sham blatantly intended to manipulate federal jurisdiction," but their claims fail under Texas law nonetheless.
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January 26, 2023
Companies owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta asked the Fifth Circuit on Thursday to reverse a Texas federal judge's decision to toss their COVID-19 insurance suit, arguing that their Zurich American Insurance Co. policy specifically covered loss or damage caused by viruses.