Insured Accuses Insurer Of ‘Forum Shopping’ In Coronavirus Coverage Dispute

Mealey's (June 4, 2020, 2:26 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A law firm insured on June 2 asked a federal court in California to dismiss or, alternatively, stay a business owners insurer’s lawsuit seeking a declaration that the presence or suspected presence of the novel coronavirus does not constitute “direct physical loss or damage” to trigger coverage for the insured’s claimed loss of income (Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America v. Geragos & Geragos, No. 20-03619, C.D. Calif.)....