Sinnott’s Bar and Leopardstown Inn settle Covid insurance claims

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Sinnott’s Bar and the Leopardstown Inn substantially settled their Covid business interruption claims against FBD, with the High Court hearing the update on 3 November 2022.

The remaining dispute largely concerned the losses payable to the two Dublin bar owners. Their barrister told the court that lengthy discussions had resolved most outstanding issues, though some matters still needed finalising.

The parties also sought clarification of legal principles in any final settlement agreement, given the relevance of the loss calculations to other pubs and restaurants with similar claims.

The judge adjourned the case to the following morning and said the court was minded to hear submissions before issuing any clarification or declarations.