Entertainment & Sports,
Civil Litigation
Oct. 12, 2021
Judge rejects motion to dismiss, Metallica suit against insurer moves forward
“The court held that the complaint sufficiently alleged that travel restrictions, the duty to mitigate damages, the need to flatten the curve, and stay-at-home orders may be the efficient proximate cause of Metallica’s losses,” said Jeffrey L. Schulman, a partner with Pasich LLP, which represents the band.
Metallica can continue its lawsuit against Lloyd's of London for coverage of the last six shows of the band's 2020 South American tour that were canceled due to the pandemic, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Holly J. Fujie ruled Oct. 1, rejecting the insurer's demurrer.
"The court held that the complaint sufficiently alleged that travel restrictions, the duty to miti...
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