COVID-19 Lawsuits – Only a matter of time
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to spawn a wave of litigation in its wake. A look at some of the potential targets and risks.
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to spawn a wave of litigation in its wake. A look at some of the potential targets and risks.
There will be innumerable insurance claims that arise as a result of COVID-19, and the insurance industry as a whole will feel the shock waves. How the industry reacts may reverberate for a long time. Here is our review of the current situation.
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