There’s nothing that kicks off a summer holiday weekend like a good blockbuster battle and that’s what the courtroom showdown between the WaltSure, the price tag of the $10 million or so dispute filed today in LA Superior Court isn’t that epic, However, the ramifications for a Hollywood still unsteady on its feet after the production shut-downs and lockdowns of the coronavirus could be immense.
“Fireman’s Fund contends and TWDC disputes that to the extent TWDC incurred extra expenses as a result of covered cast/crewmembers, who were otherwise healthy, being required to quarantine due to exposure to persons who tested positive and/or became infected, there is no coverage under the Cast Coverage,” Fireman’s assert. “TWDC further contends that coverage is available for the Second Wave Claims under the Policy’s Civil Authority Coverage,” the company’s filing goes on to say.
“It is customary in the industry for film and television productions to pause for two weeks beginning a few days before Christmas and extending until after New Year’s Day, so that cast and crew can enjoy the holidays,” the filing notes.
oo ooo oo! corporate on corporate throw down! many paper cuts will be suffered.
i’m surprised we haven’t seen more of these suits. someone’s gonna be left holding the bag.