Oxford University colleges sue Aviva for Covid losses
29 colleges and halls of the University of Oxford are suing Aviva for losses suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to a claims form filed by law firm Mishcon de Reya seen by Post, the colleges allege that Aviva has “wrongfully and in breach of contract” refused to indemnify them for their losses.
They are
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