Court rules publicans entitled to costs against FBD, but not at highest scale
Reporter:
);
The High Court has ruled that four publicans who won significant test actions over FBD s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19, are entitled to their legal costs, but not on the highest scale.
In his judgement Mr Justice Denis McDonald said that while it was accepted that the actions were important test actions.
He said that the court, after considering various legal authorities on the issue could see no proper basis to order that the costs should be assessed on the legal practioner and client basis- the highest level of costs that can be awarded.
Publicans closed due to pandemic are entitled to their costs following legal action
Reporter: );
);
THE High Court has ruled that four publicans who won significant test actions over FBD s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19, are entitled to their legal costs, but not on the highest scale.
In his judgement, which was delivered this Friday, Mr Justice Denis McDonald said it was accepted the actions were important test actions but that the court, after considering various legal authorities on the issue, could see no proper basis to order that the costs should be assessed on the legal practioner and client basis - the highest level of costs that can be awarded.
Limerick publicans to wait longer for final outcome of test cases over Covid closures limerickleader.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from limerickleader.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Court hears FBD won t appeal judgement over Covid-19 business disruption claims
Reporter: );
);
FBD does not intend to appeal a landmark High Court has ruling that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by the Insurer for the disruption their businesses suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In his decision earlier this month, the outcome of which affects claims made by some 1,000 Irish pubs and restaurants, Mr Justice Denis McDonald found that a policy sold by FBD covered losses the pubs sustained by having to close due to the global health emergency.
The case was briefly mentioned before Mr Justice McDonald on Wednesday morning, who was told by Declan McGrath SC for FBD that his client does not intend to appeal the court s judgement.
FBD does not intend to appeal a landmark High Court has ruling that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by the Insurer for the disruption their .