6th Circ. Affirms Retailer Not Insured For Pandemic Losses

By Melanie Dorsey · January 28, 2026, 5:59 PM EST

The Sixth Circuit has upheld a Tennessee federal court's decision denying a national clothing retailer's bid for coverage for COVID-19 pandemic-related costs, ruling the lower court conducted its "choice of law" analysis correctly and that Tennessee and Pennsylvania...

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Case Information

Case Title

Walters & Mason Retail, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co

Case Number

25-5596

Court

Appellate - 6th Circuit

Nature of Suit

4110 Contract: Insurance

Date Filed

June 25, 2025

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