Nashville Restaurant Sues Admiral Indemnity for Coverage of COVID-19 Business Losses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville restaurant has sued Admiral Indemnity Co. in an effort to recoup business interruption losses arising from government stay-at-home orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a complaint removed to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on Aug. 14, 1210 McGavock Street Hospitality Partners LLC d/b/a Adele’s Restaurant says it suffered “direct physical loss” as required by the policies as a result of the orders.

Adele’s contends it has been forced to halt ordinary operations, resulting in substantial lost revenues and forcing it to furlough or lay off the majority …