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Hotel launches Covid disruption claim against insurer
Summary
The Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells, Co. Meath, has filed High Court proceedings against Zurich Insurance Plc, alleging that the insurer failed to pay a business‑disruption claim arising from the Covid‑19 pandemic. The hotel, a 4‑star, 260‑bedroom establishment, entered into an insurance policy with Zurich in October 2019 and contends that the policy entitles it to indemnity for losses caused by forced closures and other pandemic‑related disruptions. Zurich has responded that the policy does not cover Covid‑19‑related losses and only applies to damage occurring on the hotel premises. The hotel, represented by Richard Kean SC, Darren Lehane SC and Gareth Robinson BL, seeks damages for breach of contract, intentional interference with economic interests, and a declaration that it is entitled to indemnity. It also requests that Zurich process interim payments pending the full hearing. The case was adjourned and is set to return to the court next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hotel launches Covid disruption claim against insurer. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 2019 Other
- 2021-03-05 Publication
Why: Mr Kean told the court that the family run and owned hotel has been doing its best over the last 12 months to deal with the Covid-19 situation in order to keep the brand alive and as many employees in employment as possible. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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