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SWBTATTReg

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11. Interesting challenge...I wonder how many insurance companies will pay out business claims if...

Reply to pwb (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2020, 09:37 AM

Apr 2020

a business reopens for business and then a customer gets sick (and perhaps die). What business in their right mind would open in such conditions, being that 1 lawsuit (wrongful death, or something similar) could bring down the entire business?

I think that if faced w/ such an issue, it won't be worth the risk.

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Businesses that open early around here will lose my business permanently. [View all] pwb Apr 2020 OP

It's going to be interesting how this plays out jimfields33 Apr 2020 #1

I noticed on facebook that the three restaurants we like are all saying they will not open May 1. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #2

I see your point, but that might be a bit harsh Victor_c3 Apr 2020 #3

Agree. I'll do it on a case-by-case. Some with light Hortensis Apr 2020 #12

Too much longer and you will lose THEM permanently. hack89 Apr 2020 #4

Excellent point!!!! Wawannabe Apr 2020 #18

These Businesses Have ONE Shot sfstaxprep Apr 2020 #5

when should they open? pstokely Apr 2020 #6

I guess my point here is customers are watching. pwb Apr 2020 #7

+1 2naSalit Apr 2020 #16

Post mooted. Thx . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #8

Fixed it. pwb Apr 2020 #10

If a business is on the "can open" list blaze Apr 2020 #9

Interesting challenge...I wonder how many insurance companies will pay out business claims if... SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #11

Customers will decide even after the all clear is sounded. pwb Apr 2020 #13

Really! You're totally right too. Businesses see pitfalls, customers see pitfalls, in fact, SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #14

It is the Media pushing business openings when pwb Apr 2020 #15

"Viruses and disease are typically not an insured peril unless added by endorsement" uponit7771 Apr 2020 #22

ahh...the business that still 'messed' up are still going to get the a&&es sued. Whether or not SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #24

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2020 #25

They can open but I don't think they are going to have any leftyladyfrommo Apr 2020 #17

Do you pay thousands of $ a month for an empty building? Wawannabe Apr 2020 #19

Businesses can write off rent as a loss if they are closed pwb Apr 2020 #20

At tax time next year Wawannabe Apr 2020 #21

Yeah, that's like running back into a burning building with a wet clothe over ones mouth to uponit7771 Apr 2020 #23