UK-based Stonegate Pub Group has sued three insurance companies for the losses it incurred due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
The pub giant has filed a lawsuit against MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and Zurich Insurance at London’s High Court seeking £846m ($1.2bn) in total.
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Backed by TDR Capital, the firm’s court filing said that the insurance policy covering business interruption and similar losses have been triggered. However, their liability is capped at £17.5m, most of which has already been paid.
Stonegate Pub Group was forced to shut all its 760 pubs, bars, and restaurants such as Slug & Lettuce, Walkabout and Be at One.
According to Stonegate Pub Group’s filing documents, MS Amlin holds 55% of the share of the policy, while Liberty Mutual and Zurich are responsible for 22.5% each.
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and efforts to contain the spread of the virus has affected the hospitality industry since March 2020.
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By GlobalDataOff late, the policies that covered losses due to business interruption have been the bone of contention between restaurant owners and insurance companies.
Last month, French insurer Axa offered €300m as settlement to cover the business interruption losses of French restaurant owners, which were forced to close due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Axa had previously turned down their claims citing a clause that excluded shutdowns because of a generalised health emergency.
