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FBD will not appeal landmark ruling on compensation for Covid-hit pubs Mr Justice Denis McDonald found that a policy sold by FBD covered losses the pubs sustained by having to close due to the global health emergency. Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 12:45 Ann O’Loughlin FBD does not intend to appeal a landmark High Court ruling that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by the Insurer for the disruption their businesses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In his decision earlier this month, the outcome of which affects claims made by 1,000 Irish pubs and restaurants, Mr Justice Denis McDonald found that a policy sold by FBD covered losses the pubs sustained by having to close due to the global health emergency. ....
FBD disputed this, arguing that the closures did not occur as a result of an outbreak of disease at the premises or areas where the pubs are located. It said it has never provided cover for pandemics and no-one in Ireland has ever asked for it. Speaking on the result, Noel Anderson, managing director of Lemon and Duke, told The Journal.ie: “It should never have come to this. I specifically had taken out a business interruption policy to protect us against Covid-19 and its potential impact on our business. As the court heard during the trial, this was acknowledged in writing by FBD.” ....
The High Court has ruled that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by FBD Insurance for the disruption their businesses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
The High Court has ruled that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by Insurer FBD for the disruption their businesses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
High Court rules publicans closed due to pandemic are entitled to insurance payout Reporter: ); ); DOZENS of Limerick publicans are likely to be entitled to a Covid-19 insurance payout after the High Court ruled in favour of four publicans who took a test case against FBD Insurance. In a landmark judgement, which was handed down this Friday, Mr Justice Denis McDonald ruled the four pub owners are entitled to be compensated for the disruption caused to their businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 1,000 pubs and bars across the country are affected by the dispute which arose after the insurer refused to provide them with cover after they were ordered to temporarily close their doors in in mid-March 2020. ....