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Massachusetts and Iowa: First State High Courts To Rule That There Is No Property Insurance Coverage For Business Interruption Pandemic Related Losses

By Melinda S. Kollross

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Iowa Supreme Court have issued opinions a day apart becoming the first state high courts to rule that insureds are not owed coverage under their property policies for pandemic related business interruption losses because no physical loss or damage occurred by virtue of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois Appellate Court, Second District Rules For Insurer In Covid-19 Business Interruption Case – Joins Unanimous Appellate Precedent Nationwide Finding No Coverage For Covid-19 BI Claims

Sweet Berry Café, Inc. v. Society Insurance, Inc., 2022 IL App (2d) 210088

OPINION

¶ 1 In this insurance coverage case, plaintiff, Sweet Berry Café, Inc. (Café), sought a declaration that its commercial property insurance policy with defendant,

CLAUSEN COVERAGE CARES: Team CCC Runs for a Great Cause!

On February 27, 2022, Clausen’s Liability Coverage Group kicked off its Clausen Coverage Cares initiative by supporting the No Frills Fun Run in Elmhurst, Illinois. The No Frills run is a grass roots charity (www.nofrillsfunrun.org) which raises money for local families to assist with healthcare costs or other extenuating circumstances.

Clausen Miller Welcomes Illinois Appellate Court Candidate Honorable Debra Walker On International Women’s Day

On March 8, 2022—International Women’s Day—Clausen Miller proudly hosted its former partner and 14-year Cook County Circuit Court Judge Debra Walker for a luncheon meet and greet. After a glowing introduction from Clausen Miller President Dennis Fitzpatrick and Appellate Practice Group Chair Melinda Kollross,

CM Appellate Practice Group Chair Melinda Kollross To Discuss U.S. Supreme Court Practice At DuPage County Bar Association 2022 Mega Meeting

Shareholder Melinda Kollross, Chair of Clausen Miller’s Appellate Group, is one of three panelists presenting at the upcoming 2022 DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) CBA Mega Meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022 (via Zoom). She is part of a distinguished panel addressing written advocacy before the United States Supreme Court. 

Clausen Miller Congratulates Its 2022 Super Lawyers

Clausen Miller is pleased to announce the following attorneys as Illinois Super Lawyers/Rising Stars in their designated practices:

Super Lawyer Appellate – 2022

• Melinda S.

Carl M. Perri Named Managing Partner Of Clausen Miller’s New York And New Jersey Offices

Clausen Miller P.C. is pleased to announce that shareholder Carl M. Perri has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s New York and New Jersey offices, and will oversee the Firm’s day-to-day operations at these offices.

Announcing “Clausen Coverage Cares”

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

– Margaret Mead

Who says Liability Insurance Coverage attorneys are all opinions and no action? 

Rob Stern Appointed Vice President On The Board Of Directors Of The National Association Of Subrogation Professionals

Clausen Miller P.C. is pleased to announce that Robert Stern, Chair of the firm’s Subrogation Department, has been selected by the Board of Directors of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) to serve as Vice President on the Board’s Executive Committee.  

Clausen Miller P.C. Announces The Retirement Of Its Florida Managing Partner, Anne E. Kevlin

The Clausen Miller family sends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to shareholder Anne E. Kevlin on her retirement, which is effective October 29, 2021.

We thank Anne for her invaluable contributions, especially for her leadership in helping firm President Dennis D.