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Insurance

Jun. 11, 2020

Virus, disease exclusions in insurance policies may be unenforceable

In recent months, many insured businesses have turned to their insurers seeking coverage for claims and losses related to COVID-19.

Shaun H. Crosner

Partner
Pasich LLP

Phone: (424) 313-7844

Email: scrosner@pasichllp.com

Shaun represents insureds in complex insurance matters.

Nicolas A. Pappas

Associate
Pasich LLP

In recent months, many insured businesses have turned to their insurers seeking coverage for claims and losses related to COVID-19. In response, some insurers have cited exclusions purporting to bar coverage for viruses, communicable diseases, pathogens and the like. Under the governing rules of policy interpretation, such exclusions must be narrowly construed. See $95

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