The tribe submitted COVID-19-related loss claims under policies, which covered nearly $242 million worth of real property, $50 million worth of personal property and $98 million of business interruption value, according to the Ninth Circuit opinion. Credit: J. Albert Diaz/ALM The tribe submitted COVID-19-related loss claims under policies, which covered nearly $242 million worth of real property, $50 million worth of personal property and $98 million of business interruption value, according to the Ninth Circuit opinion. Credit: J. Albert Diaz/ALM

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said Thursday that a tribal court had jurisdiction over COVID-19 business interruption coverage claims the Suquamish tribe brought against several insurers.

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