"We recognize that COVID-19 has caused overwhelming economic losses to untold businesses and individuals dependent on those businesses in our state, nation, and the world," the court said. "Nevertheless, in the context of the issues presented in this appeal, plaintiffs' insurance claims are restricted by the clear and plain meaning of their insurance policies, which we cannot rewrite to cover their unfortunate losses."
June 22, 2022 at 09:42 AM
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The original version of this story was published on New Jersey Law Journal
The New Jersey Appellate Division is the latest to join a growing list of state and federal courts across the country in siding with insurers in COVID-19 business interruption litigation.
The court consolidated six back-to-back appeals to issue a single opinion of first impression on the dismissal of business owners’ claims against their insurers for losses sustained due to COVID-19.
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