No ‘Actual Controversy’ As To Interpretation Of Direct Physical Loss Under State Law

Mealey's (November 3, 2021, 2:15 PM EDT) -- ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida on Nov. 1 granted an insurer’s motion to dismiss a countercomplaint brought by the owner and operator of a network of nearly 80 restaurants throughout the country in a coronavirus coverage lawsuit, finding that the countercomplaint fails to state a claim for declaratory relief because there is no “actual controversy” as to the interpretation of “direct physical loss” pursuant to Georgia law....