Rococo Steak, LLC v. Aspen Specialty Insurance Co.
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May 05, 2022
11th Circ. Nixes COVID Coverage Suits Over Lack Of Damage
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.
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February 08, 2022
COVID-19 Coverage Claims Draw Doubts At 11th Circ.
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.
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July 19, 2021
Trade Groups Urge 11th Circ. To Toss Florida Virus Suit
Two of the largest insurer trade groups in the country warned the Eleventh Circuit that overturning a COVID-19 coverage ruling in favor of Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. would threaten the solvency of the entire insurance industry, according to an amicus brief filed Friday.
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June 17, 2021
Insurer Asks 11th Circ. To Back Win In Virus Coverage Spat
Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. urged the Eleventh Circuit on Thursday to back its win against a Florida steakhouse's COVID-19 business interruption coverage suit, pointing out that property insurance policies are not designed to extend to coverage against pandemics.
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May 19, 2021
Fla. Eatery Seeks 11th Circ. Review Of Virus Coverage Suit
A Florida steakhouse has urged the Eleventh Circuit to revive its lawsuit seeking COVID-19 business interruption coverage from its insurer, criticizing a lower court's reliance on an influential opinion in the circuit involving "direct physical loss of or damage to" property.