Plaintiffs’ lawyer John Houghtaling is leading the charge against insurance companies that say they don’t have to pay up for shutdowns.
WSJ: Companies Hit by Covid-19 Want Insurance Payouts. Insurers Say No.
Mr. Houghtaling has emerged as the most visible player. He is no stranger to insurance companies after suing them, and racking up wealth, in disputed claims from Hurricane Katrina and superstorm Sandy. He has co-founded a “Business Interruption Group” with celebrity chefs to draw attention to claim denials, and squared off against an industry executive at a congressionally sponsored forum.
Lawyer says he has "smoking gun" in US business interruption case
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Yountville's Thomas Keller Sues Insurer Over Refusal to Cover Pandemic Losses
Three-star Michelin Chef Thomas Keller announced Thursday that he will go to court to challenge his insurer, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, over its assertion that losses incurred in the wake of COVID-19 are not covered by the chef’s business interruption insurance policy, according to a press release.