A Missouri court ruling could open the door for COVID-19-related business interruption insurance claims. (Photo: ALM Archives)
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri ruled on August 12 that a group of hair salons and restaurants can sue their insurer for business interruption losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The businesses claim the virus caused "direct physical loss" to their premises.
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