CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

Ninth Circuit Finds Thread That May Save COVID-19 Claim

July 22, 2024
Tred R. Eyerly - Insurance Law Hawaii

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part, denied in part, the district court's granting of the insurer's motion to dismiss the insureds' COVID-19 claim. Worthy Hotels, Inc., et al. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 11747 (9th Cir. May 15, 2024).

A group of hotels and restaurants sought reimbursement from Fireman's Fund for business losses incurred because of the risk or presence of COVID-19 on their properties. The district court applying Washington law granted Fireman's Funds' motion to dismiss all claims and denied the insureds' motion for leave to amend.

Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com


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