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Insurance

Apr. 14, 2020

Attorneys sue Travelers, LA mayor over whether virus-caused shutdowns are covered in policies

The packet of complaints argue specific payment mechanisms in their insurance coverage plans were triggered when the Los Angeles mayor ordered all non-essential businesses to close and other establishments to operate in a limited capacity, followed by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide shelter in place order.

Attorneys sue Travelers, LA mayor over whether virus-caused shutdowns are covered in policies
Harmeet Dhillon

Two prominent attorneys sued Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Travelers Insurance over business losses incurred by the shuttering of enterprises and workplaces over the coronavirus pandemic.

Five separate lawsuits were filed Friday against Travelers in Los Angeles County Superior Court, either by Los Angeles attorney Mark Geragos, his clients, or properties he owns. All the plaintiffs are also represented by San Francisco-based Dh...

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