More than 400 restaurants could be represented at the High Court within days as they seek compensation from 12 insurance companies as a result of Covid-19. A solicitor acting for the restaurants has written to the insurance companies in the wake of the landmark FBD case last Friday. “We had to wait before issuing (the letter) to 12 insurance companies on behalf of 423 businesses,” Mr Cummins said. “All the insurance companies have a major credibility problem. The four publicans took the case after FBD Insurance Plc refused to indemnify them.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2021 18:51 UTC