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The threat of liability continues to dominate headlines in COVID-19 news and commentary. Schools and college football conferences weigh liability risks, while more states move toward liability protections. As businesses get back on their feet, a recent report shows that the pandemic is disproportionately impacting female small business owners.
This week’s reporting and commentary on COVID-19 litigation focused on a new coronavirus relief proposal, policy and litigation trends, legal risks for employers, insurance litigation, and liability waivers.
The Honorable Anthony PortantinoChairSenate Appropriations CommitteeState Capitol Room 3086Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Patricia BatesVice-ChairSenate Appropriations CommitteeState Capitol Room 3048Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senators Portantino and Bates,
This week’s reporting and commentary on COVID-19 litigation primarily focused on the debate over the Senate GOP’s proposed lawsuit protections, the liability risks facing reopening schools and college-sports programs, and the growing wave of business-interruption insurance litigation.
The SAFE TO WORK Act would also protect our frontline health care workers and facilities from excessive litigation. These men and women have put their own lives at risk over the past few months fighting the virus on long shifts with little sleep; the least Congress can do is make sure they don’t need to worry about getting sued too.