Episode 4: A Mediator’s Round (Kitchen) Table: Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Claims

With the economy grinding down to a crawl due to COVID-19 the issue of whether there is insurance coverage is hotly debated and businesses have already filed lawsuits asking their insurers to cover lost income due to the virus and stay at home orders. Steve conducts a round table from his (rectangular) kitchen table in Austin, Texas. Joining him are two outstanding attorneys, Marc Shrake of Freeman Mathis & Gary out of Los Angeles, California and Frank Weiss of Tonkon Torp out of Portland, Oregon. Mr. Shrake typically represents insurance companies while Mr. Weiss represents policyholders. The three of them discuss recently filed suits, disputed issues and the potential mediation of COVID-19 insurance related disputes.  While these lawyers provide great insights can Mark and Frank win the Monty Hall game?  Tune in to find out.