Year in Review: Top Insurance Cases of 2020 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Not surprisingly, COVID-19 business interruption insurance disputes dominated media headlines for most of 2020. Nonetheless, there were a number of other insurance rulings that will undoubtedly shape the coverage landscape. Policyholders enjoyed a number of significant wins including significant victories related to COVID-19 business interruption cases. The start of a new year gives us an opportunity to highlight some of 2020’s most notable coverage decisions. COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance companies’ widespread blanket denials of policyholders’ claims for business interruption due to COVID-19—for companies ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to large retailers— prompted a flood of litigation in both state and federal courts. Although 2021 shows promise for gaining control over the disease, the resulting insurance disputes are certain to remain center stage. While insurers may be winning by the numbers, policyholders hold the advantage in the more thoroughly-reasoned decisions. Nonetheless, much still remains to be seen, likely for years to come, as appellate courts consider the trial court rulings. We highlight a few notable COVID-19 decisions from 2020 below.