COVID-19 business interruption lawsuits have sought class certification for quick and one-size-fits-all coverage rulings.

Opioid bellwether lawsuits are asserting claims for public nuisance and conspiracy that push the bounds of tort liability. R. Patrick Bedell and Allyson C. Spacht evaluate whether liability insurance applies to these novel claims.

BatesCarey examines expected third-party liability COVID-19 claims and how these claims might be treated under pollution provisions in liability coverage.

BatesCarey’s Jonathan A. Cipriani and Abigail E. Rocap discuss the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on six industries to aid insurers who are currently attempting to assess ultimate exposure.

In the most recent update from the BatesCarey COVID-19 team, Adam H. Fleischer and Michael H. Passman summarize the civil authority provision.

Robert J. Bates, Jr. and Nicholas R. Novak outline the expected business interruption claims and issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

BatesCarey’s Adam H. Fleischer and David J. Buishas examine the implications of COVID-19. 

BatesCarey’s Jordon S. Steinway will lead a discussion regarding coverage considerations for social service institutions with a casualty claims group.

Michael H. Passman, Gustavo A. Otalvora and I. Jordan Lowe contributed to the 2020 edition of "Insurance Law," an Illinois insurance law handbook published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

BatesCarey’s Jordon S. Steinway will present to a public entity underwriting team at its annual Planning Meeting on January 29, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.