Fountain Enterprises, LLC v. Markel Insurance Company
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November 02, 2022
4th Circ. Rejects Fitness Franchises' COVID Coverage Suit
The Fourth Circuit rejected a COVID-19 business interruption appeal from a group of Anytime Fitness franchise owners Wednesday, finding the owners had no valid claims against Markel Insurance Co.
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April 18, 2022
Gyms Tell 4th Circ. Virus Restrictions Trigger Coverage
A group of Anytime Fitness gyms seeking pandemic coverage told the Fourth Circuit that Markel Insurance Co. should cover losses associated with government pandemic orders because the orders required the gyms to make physical alterations.
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March 03, 2022
Gym Owners Ignored COVID-19 Rulings, Insurer Tells 4th Circ.
The owners of Anytime Fitness franchises ignored the many decisions against policyholders in litigation over insurance coverage for pandemic-related business losses in the opening brief of their appeal, Markel Insurance Co. told the Fourth Circuit.
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January 11, 2022
Gym Franchisees Tell 4th Circ. To Revive Virus Coverage Suit
A group of Anytime Fitness franchise owners told the Fourth Circuit on Monday that it should reinstate their pandemic-loss suit against a Markel Corp. unit, saying a Virginia federal court misinterpreted their policies' provisions and misapplied state law when dismissing the case.