Court rules Cork hotel was not covered for business interruption during Covid

The case by Coachhouse Catering Ltd, which runs the Old Imperial Hotel in Youghal, is regarded as a test case for similar insurance policy claims

Coachhouse Catering Ltd, which runs the Old Imperial Hotel (pictured) in Youghal, Co Cork, paid €7,369 together with €1,122 underwriting and tax costs, for the policy. File picture: Dan Linehan

A Cork hotel operator's claim that its insurance policy covered it for business interruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns has been rejected by the High Court.

The decision by Mr Justice Denis McDonald is regarded as a test case for similar insurance policy claims.