Following its earlier decision, the federal district court rejected the insurer's motion to dismiss claims for business interruption due to closure orders caused by COVID-19. Blue Spring Dental Care, LLC v. Owners Ins. Co., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 172639 (W.D. Mo. Sept. 21, 2020).

    Plaintiffs were four dental clinics impacted

    In the first noteworthy decision recognizing a possible business interruption claim due to the presence of COVID-19 and the associated closure orders, the insureds survived a motion to dismiss. Studio 417, Inc. v. The Cincinnati Ins. Co., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 147600 (W.D. Mo. Aug.12, 2020).

    The insureds operated hair