Judge: Fact Issues Preclude Summary Judgment In Insurer’s Favor In Coronavirus Suit

Mealey's (November 30, 2020, 9:39 AM EST) -- NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana judge on Nov. 4 denied an “all risk” insurer’s motion for summary judgment in a coronavirus coverage lawsuit brought by its French Quarter restaurant insured, finding that there is a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the policy interests compel a “more liberal” interpretation of “direct physical loss or damage” and as to whether the suspension of the insured’s operations was caused by physical loss or property damage (Cajun Conti LLC, et al. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al., No. 20-02558, La. Civ. Dist., Orleans Parish)....