Since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year, policyholders have filed over a thousand lawsuits against their insurance carriers seeking coverage for business interruption losses caused by the coronavirus or resulting stay-at-home orders.
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The Road to Insurance Recovery blog, published by Lathrop GPM, focuses on the complexities of business insurance policies and coverage issues. It covers topics such as business interruption claims, especially in the context of COVID-19, wildfire and natural disaster insurance preparedness, insurance litigation including multidistrict litigation related to pandemic claims, and practical guidance on managing insurance policies and claims. The blog also addresses insurance considerations for various industries, including healthcare providers, and discusses legal developments affecting insurance recovery strategies.
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Back to Insurance Basics – Preparing Now Can Dampen the Burn of Future Wildfires
Wildfires blazed through millions of acres along the West Coast this year, reportedly killing dozens of people, destroying thousands of structures and causing billions of dollars in insured losses. …
The Bumpy Ride to COVID-19 Multidistrict Litigation
By Alex Roje
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S., insurance coverage lawyers – both on the policyholder and insurer side of the aisle – were all bracing themselves for an onslaught of litigation, and they would all be partly right. …
Insurance Coverage for COVID-19, Mass Protests and More – Lathrop GPM in the News 3.0
By Kim Winter
Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery attorneys are busy advising clients on insurance coverage issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also been tapped to share insights with various media outlets on this topic and several others recently. Below please…
COVID-19 Insurance Considerations for Healthcare Providers, Including Long-term Care Facilities – Tips for Identifying and Pursuing Coverage Claims
By Rick Kubler
The ongoing pandemic resulting from the coronavirus or COVID-19, has had a dramatic effect on healthcare providers, including long-term care facilities, resulting in significant financial losses and liability claims. Contrary to what insurers and many brokers may tell you, these…
For Businesses Seeking Relief after the Mass Protests: Promptly Notify Your Insurance Carrier
Mass protests have erupted across the United States – from Los Angeles to New York. Though many of these protests are peaceful and benign, some have led to significant property loss by arson and vandalism, as well as theft, in…
Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Losses – Lathrop GPM in the News 2.0
By Kim Winter
Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery attorneys are busy advising clients on insurance coverage issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also been tapped to share insights with various media outlets on the topic. Below please find a sampling of…
The Current State of Business Interruption Legislation
By Alex Roje
Despite devastating losses due to the forced closure of their businesses and the effect of social distancing mandates, most policyholders around the country that have made claims for business interruption losses under their property policies, are getting a uniform response: …
Will Business Interruption Losses From COVID-19 Be Covered By My Insurance?
By Kim Winter & Noah Nash
The answer is maybe; but you will not know without a thorough review of all potentially applicable policies.…
Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Losses – Lathrop GPM in the News
By Kim Winter
Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery attorneys are busy advising clients on insurance coverage issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also been tapped to share insights with various media outlets on the topic. Below please find a sampling of…