Wash. Panel Skeptical 'Force Majeure' Covers COVID Rent

By Greg Lamm · September 27, 2023, 8:34 PM EDT

A Washington appellate panel appeared unconvinced Wednesday by LA Fitness' argument that a force majeure lease clause means landlords should have to reimburse 55 days' worth of rent corresponding to the...

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