Legal Action

High Court challenge to the Government's delay to reopening indoor hospitality fails

04-May-2021 By Restaurant

A High Court challenge to the Government's decision to delay the reopening of indoor hospitality until 17 May has failed.

Supreme Court judgement on business interruption test case set for Friday

12-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the landmark test case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against leading insurers over business interruption payouts this week.

Birmingham restaurateur delays legal challenge against Tier 3 restrictions

07-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

A Birmingham-based restaurateur has delayed plans to launch a legal challenge against the Government's Tier 3 restrictions while local leaders continue to push for greater financial support for the sector.

Business interruption test case heads to Supreme Court

16-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

A landmark test case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against a number of leading insurers over business interruption payouts heads to the Supreme Court today (16 November).

Policyholders score ‘resounding victory’ in business interruption test case

15-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

The High Court has ruled that the majority of businesses forced to close in March due to the Coronavirus lockdown are entitled to be compensated under their business interruption insurance.

Hospitality firms urged to check insurance policy wording in light of FCA action

03-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality firms that have had their business interruption claims rejected are being urged to check the wording of their policies against the sample put forward for a forthcoming test case.

Trade bodies 'strongly welcome' FCA's action against insurers

02-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Three industry trade bodies have issued a joint statement 'strongly welcoming' the action being taken against insurers by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Insurers in business interruption test case named

01-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Eight insurance firms including Hiscox and QBE will go to court next month to decide whether their business interruption policies should pay out on claims related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Law firm looking to launch group actions against insurance companies over non payment

01-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

A law firm is looking to launch group actions on behalf of hospitality businesses who have had their Business Interruption claims as a result of Coronavirys declined by insurers.

Campaign launched to force insurers to honour business interruption clauses

27-Apr-2020 By Joe Lutrario

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to fund support and possible legal action over many insurers refusal to pay out for business interruption during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Duty of care: The Coronavirus and the law

16-Mar-2020 By James Campbell and April Lord

James Campbell and April Lord of law firm Pillsbury on the legal implications the Coronavirus has for restaurants, including risk assessments and force majeure in contracts.

Former Fat Duck chef sues restaurant for £200,000

24-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

A former pastry chef is suing Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, claiming its delicate food preparations left her with chronic wrist pain and unable to work.