The operators of Dublin s Clarence Hotel claim that because one of the consequences of the Covid-19 virus is acute encephalitis - inflammation of the brain - they are covered for lockdown losses under their insurance policy for business interruption, the Commercial Court has heard.
Brushfield Ltd, trading as The Clarence Hotel, says it is entitled to be compensated for losses due to the lockdowns under its Enterprise insurance policy with AXA.
It is suing the insurance company and the agent who provided the policy, Arachas Corporate Brokers Ltd.
The defendants deny the claims and a counter-claim is being made seeking declarations including that Brushfield s losses are not covered.