Workers’ Comp, Liability Next Up for Virus Insurance Disputes (Corrected)

Coronavirus-related insurance disputes and litigation are likely to move beyond business interruption coverage and into workers compensation and general liability policy lines as states begin to lift restrictions on economic activity.

Business owners and corporate managers are considering how they can reopen while keeping their workers and customers safe. The decision-making process is likely to include reviews of workers compensation policies and general liability coverage in case workers or even customers get sick from Covid-19.

Even with thorough reviews, coverage disputes are likely to arise between insurance companies and their policyholders, according to former Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood (D). ...