CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

Writ Petition Denied, Effectively Confirming That Covid-19 May Cause Covered Physical Damage Under Some Insurance Policies

Red denied stamp on paperwork
January 13, 2026
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Andrew S. Koelz, Michael S. Levine & S. Alice Weeks - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

On November 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nevada denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by insurers seeking to challenge denial of their partial summary judgment motion on the issue of whether Covid-19 may cause “direct physical loss, damage or destruction” of property under an all-risk insurance policy that includes affirmative coverage for loss caused by infectious disease.

Reprinted courtesy of Andrew S. Koelz, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Michael S. Levine, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and S. Alice Weeks, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Mr. Koelz may be contacted at akoelz@hunton.com
Mr. Levine may be contacted at mlevine@hunton.com
Ms. Weeks may be contacted at aweeks@hunton.com


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