Erie Policyholders Ask Pa. State Court to Coordinate COVID-19 Coverage Actions

PITTSBURGH — A group of small businesses who have sued Erie Insurance Exchange for coverage of business interruption losses they sustained as a result of COVID-19 government closure orders have asked a state court to coordinate the cases in the Allegheny County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas.

In support of the July 1 motion, Joseph Tambellini Inc. d/b/a Joseph Tambellini Restaurant, along with other Erie policyholders seeking coverage for COVID-19 losses — Capriccio Parkway LLC d/b/a Capriccio Café and Bar at Cret Park, Capriccio Inc. d/b/a Capriccio Café at Wills Eye Hospital and Perfect Pots LLC — contend that the …