Recent Posts in COVID-19

• Posted By Dick Law Firm 6-Jul-2020

  These Houston Restaurants Have Permanently Closed During the Covid-19 Pandemic

  In mid-March, restaurants across the city were required to close their dining rooms in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus. The shutdown has been disastrous for the industry, with millions of jobs lost across the country and, unfortunately, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 5-Jul-2020

  Taking It To The Courts

  Taking It To The Courts The ongoing debate over business interruption coverage is not likely to be quelled anytime soon. It already has moved into the legal arena with the recent filing of multiple lawsuits by restaurateurs in Chicago, New Orleans ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 4-Jul-2020

  More Concerns About State Farm Loyds

  During the covid-19 pandemnic State Farm advertised that it would give clients rebates. Kevin Mcclellan notes that State Farm actually increased his premiums and did not provide him a rebate. Unfortunately, State Farm is no stranger to corruption and ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Local Dentist files COVID-19 Insurance Claim

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robert Klein has spent more than a decade building his dental practice. He has four offices stretching from Kearney to Kansas City. He’s never closed his doors until this past spring when non-essential businesses were ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 28-Jun-2020

  LUBY'S RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO SELL ASSETS

  LUBY'S RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO SELL ASSETS Another Texas icon has fallen prey to a bleak financial situation. Luby’s Inc. announced recently that it is going to sell all operating divisions and real estate assets to pay stockholders ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jun-2020

  AXA INSURANCE PAYS RESTAURANT LOSSES CLAIM DUE TO CORONAVIRUS SHUTDOWN

  AXA INSURANCE PAYS RESTAURANT LOSSES CLAIM DUE TO CORONAVIRUS SHUTDOWN A Paris France court ruled last week that AXA insurance company will pay a restaurant owner two months of revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. AXA argued that its ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 24-Jun-2020

  Gov Greg Abbott May Close Texas Second Time

  Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a new proclamation expanding local authority on outdoor gatherings. The proclamation allows mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, restrictions could only be ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 18-Jun-2020

  Hiscox Action Group Launches $50M Arbitration Claim for COVID Biz Interruption Dispute

  The law firm that represents the Hiscox Action Group has commenced an arbitration against Hiscox Insurance for non-payment of business interruption insurance totaling £40 million ($50 million). The action group, composed of disgruntled Hiscox ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 16-Jun-2020

  IN-N-OUT BURGER SUES INSURANCE COMPANY FOR NOT COVERING COVID-19 CLAIM

  Irvine-based In-N-Out Burger has filed a lawsuit against its insurance company for not paying out on a business interruption claim due to mandated closures brought on by COVID-19. The iconic fast food chain has more than 350 locations across ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 11-Jun-2020

  Over 60% of COVID-19 business interruption claims are rejected by insurers

  Nearly two-thirds of business interruption claims made by companies during COVID-19 have been refused by insurers, a major survey by the Alliance for Insurance Reform (AIR) has found. The survey found that while only a third of the 2,095 respondents ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 2-Jun-2020

  LONG RUNNING HOUSTON RESTAURANT CLOSES IT'S DOORS

  LONG RUNNING HOUSTON RESTAURANT CLOSES IT'S DOORS Lucky’s Pub at 801 Saint Emanuel just east of downtown has long been the site of charity chili cookoffs, sports watching, personal celebrations and, most importantly, just a comfortable ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 1-Jun-2020

  AXA Pays Restaurant Losses Due to Covid-19 Business Interruption

  A Paris France court ruled last week that AXA insurance company will pay a restaurant owner two months of revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. AXA argued that its policy did not cover business disruption caused by the health crisis. ...

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