FBD tells High Court Covid losses may not be covered

This report is a localnews.ie summary based on public court reporting and records; sources are listed below.

FBD told the High Court, reported on 8 October 2020, that its business interruption policies may not cover bars’ and restaurants’ Covid-19 losses. The insurer argued the policies covered localised disease outbreaks, not pandemics, while the pub owners claimed consequential losses were insured.

The cases involve four pub businesses, including The Leopardstown Inn, Sinnotts Bar, Lemon & Duke and Sean’s Bar. The hearing continued after applications concerning expert evidence and reports sought by FBD.