Search FCS
Online Library Subscribe Newsletter Sign-Up Sign In
 

Federal Judge Asks State Supreme Court for COVID-19 Ruling

Differing interpretations of Ohio law by various courts will undermine the uniform application of the law to litigants in similar situations.

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

A federal district court judge has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to rule on whether the presence of the COVID-19 virus can be considered an insured direct physical loss or damage to property under Ohio law. The case is Neuro-Communication Services Inc., etc. v The Cincinnati Insurance Co.; The Cincinnati Casualty Co.; and The Cincinnati Indemnity Co.

Judge Benita Y. Pearson, of U.S. District Court in Youngstown, has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to rule on the issue. The suit stems from a COVID-19 business interruption claim filed by an Ohio-based audiology company called Neuro-Communication Services Inc., against its insurer, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. (Cincinnati.)

This premium content is locked for
FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation subscribers.

Enjoy unlimited access to the trusted solution for successful interpretation and analyses of complex insurance policies.

  • Quality content from industry experts with over 60 years insurance experience, combined
  • Customizable alerts of changes in relevant policies and trends
  • Search and navigate Q&As to find answers to your specific questions
  • Filter by article, discussion, analysis and more to find the exact information you’re looking for
  • Continually updated to bring you the latest reports, trending topics, and coverage analysis

Already have an account?
For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact our Sales Department at 1-800-543-0874 or email [email protected].

 

Get Answers Directly From the FC&S Experts

Submit your coverage interpretation question to the editors of FC&S for quick and reliable information.

Question of the Week

Insurance Coverage Q&A: When the Rug Needs to Dry ›

When the drying process of an oriental rug leads to damage, is there coverage?

Question of the Week Archive ›

Weekly Highlights

Emerging Risks ›
Litigation Watch ›
Fraud of the Week ›

Fast Things You Need To Know

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.