FBD Insurance judgment deferred over Covid claims

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The Irish Commercial Court deferred judgment in business interruption insurance proceedings against FBD Insurance plc. The civil dispute concerns pubs seeking cover for losses caused by government-enforced Covid-19 closures.

Mr Justice McDonald had been due to give judgment on 15 January 2021. It was deferred so the parties could make legal submissions following a UK Supreme Court ruling in a similar business interruption insurance case.

The judgment was expected on 5 February 2021.