Froedtert sues insurance provider over unpaid business interruption claim

Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health Inc. filed a lawsuit against Factory Mutual Insurance Company over its denial of the health system’s COVID-19 business interruption claim. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Froedtert is seeking compensation for the…

Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health Inc. filed a lawsuit against Factory Mutual Insurance Company over its denial of the health system’s COVID-19 business interruption claim.

According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Froedtert is seeking compensation for the significant damage, losses and expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Froedtert argues that these damages are covered under its “all risks” property insurance policy, which includes a $2 billion limit of liability per occurrence. The policy provides additional coverage for communicable diseases response, including cleanup costs and public relations services.

Factory Mutual has refused to pay out Froedtert’s…

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