COVID-19 Event Cancellation Claims Litigation


Summary

This practice note addresses litigation of event cancellation claims that arise in the context of COVID-19. Topics detailed include event cancellation notice requirements, liability in event cancellation, choosing a cause of action in an event cancellation claim and where to file it, and strategic considerations concerning venue and choice of law. The practice note also reviews the various aspects involved in litigating a COVID-19 event cancellation claim, including service of process upon an insurer, responses to pleadings, and answers and affirmative defenses.