San Francisco (CNN Business) Thomas Keller, the famed chef behind restaurants including The French Laundry and Per Se, is seeking a court judgment to confirm his insurance company should cover coronavirus-related business losses.

Keller's attorney says the suit against insurer Hartford Fire Insurance Company -- and other similar challenges filed by restaurant owners -- is intended to establish legal precedent so that businesses facing mandated coronavirus closures are covered by their business interruption insurance policies.

Matthew Sturdevant, a spokesperson for The Hartford, declined to comment on the lawsuit. The suit was brought by French Laundry Partners, LP and Keller's restaurant group.

The lawsuit was first reported by Restaurant Hospitality

Keller is one of America's most-decorated chefs, and his restaurants have received numerous awards and accolades. He's the first American-born chef with two restaurants simultaneously achieving three-star ratings from the Michelin Guide.

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