Mostre Exhibits, LLC v. Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MOSTRE EXHIBITS, LLC, Case No. 20-cv-1332-BAS-BLM

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT

v. SENTINEL INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED’S MOTION

SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY,

FOR JUDGMENT ON THE

LIMITED,

PLEADINGS (ECF No. 31) Defendant.

17 18 And Related Counterclaim 20 21 Plaintiff Mostre Exhibits, LLC (“Mostre”) purchased a property insurance policy from Defendant Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited (“Sentinel”). During the policy period, demand for Mostre’s services declined with canceled trade shows, conferences, and events due to the SARS-CoV- (“COVID-19”) pandemic and various government measures to slow its spread. Mostre filed a claim with Sentinel for loss of business income related to COVID-19, and Sentinel denied the claim. Mostre brought suit, arguing that 28 Sentinel’s denial of coverage constituted a breach of contract and the implied covenant of good faith and…