Coronavirus Business Interruption Insurance Class Action Lawsuits: Coverage and Certification Issues

May 21, 2020 / Webinar

Register today for this live webinar that will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 ET. For more information about registration, contact Amy Williams at [email protected]. CLE Credit will be available for live participants.

Panelists:

Mark P. Rapazzini, Senior Director, Heffler Claims Group
Robert M. Cooper, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Wystan Ackerman, Partner, Robinson & Cole LLP

Topics to be Discussed:

What are the insurance coverage issues raised by policyholders seeking business interruption coverage in class actions?
What is a class action and what are the benefits and limitations of class actions under Rule 23?
What types of class actions have been filed seeking business interruption coverage arising from COVID-19?
How are classes certified and what are the issues courts consider in determining whether to certify classes?
What are the certification hurdles plaintiffs may face?
How are the courts currently managing class actions?
How are business loss class action settlements commonly structured?
What types of proof of business losses are typically required?
How are business loss class actions most efficiently administered?

Coronavirus Business Interruption Insurance Class Action Lawsuits: Coverage and Certification Issues

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