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Peterborough hotel part of class-action lawsuit over denial of COVID-19 insurance coverage
Canadian hospitality workers fearing long-term unemployment seek government action The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Roshan Holdings Inc., which owns and operates two hotels, a Hampton Inn in Peterborough, and a Home2 by Hilton located in Milton, Ont.The Hampton Inn — next to Shorelines Casino Peterborough — opened in October 2019.“We are still quantifying the specific loss for the representative plaintiff and putative class members, but the losses are expected to be significant,” said a Lerners spokeswoman.The claim said hotels paid premiums for loss of business income insurance with the expectation that Aviva would act in good faith.However, the insurance company notified hotel customers that the coverage applies only to outbreaks that