Overview:

This class action seeks compensation for bars arising from the denial of Business Interruption Insurance coverage due to COVID-19 closure by HDI Global Specialty SE, Grenville Mutual Insurance Company and A.M. Fredericks Underwriting Management Ltd.

Class Definition:

The action is brought on behalf of all businesses engaged in the operation of bars in Canada who have; ceased business operations or limited their operations as a result of COVID-19 and/or ensuing governmental orders, and who have sustained a loss as a result, and who were denied coverage for business interruption insurance payments by HDI, Grenville and/or A.M. Fredericks between March 15, 2020 (the date of Canadian provincial government orders) and the present, or who have yet to file a claim for business interruption insurance due to the blanket denial of coverage.

Recent Developments:

April 22, 2021: The Class Proceedings Fund agreed to fund this class action.

June 3, 2020: This class action was commenced by Statement of Claim. A copy of the Statement of Claim is available here.