A New Jersey nursing home that made headlines in April after an anonymous tip led investigators to discover 17 bodies packed into a tiny morgue is now facing a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in the Sussex County division…
In early August 2020, Nevada lawmakers passed a controversial bill to issue COVID-19 health protections within the state’s hospitality industry. Senate Bill 4, signed into law by Governor Steve Sisolak on August 11, 2020, provides a number of health and…
On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation denied a request for consolidation of hundreds of business interruption insurance lawsuits. Business interruption insurance litigation has been steadily rising since the onset of the pandemic when many businesses…
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of businesses have suffered devastating economic consequences. In response to this suffering, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), was implemented through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Act (CARES Act). This legislation was…
The COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant shutdown have caused some drastic changes to the United States court system. As most legal system operations ground to a halt due to courthouse closures, many in-person civil proceedings were postponed or canceled altogether.…
For massive multidistrict litigation taking on GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of anti-nausea drug Zofran, the bellwether trial has been delayed until likely next year due to COVID-19. After widespread claims emerged that the drug caused birth defects after pregnant women took…
Coronavirus-related litigation has quickly emerged in the wake of pandemic shutdowns. As schools, airlines, entertainment venues, and scores of other businesses have been forced to severely alter operations, class action lawsuits have been the most prominent legal response. In fact,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warning letters to seven companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. These products—which pose significant health risks to consumers and violate federal law—include supplements, herbal teas, tinctures,…
On the heels of rolling executive orders from Governors across the country granting civil immunity to healthcare organizations and workers during the COVID-19 crisis, States are now moving to protect businesses as well. As of June 19, 2020, Louisiana, North…
In the wake of COVID-19’s first wave, businesses across the country were forced to shutter or make significant changes to hours of operation and staff interactions with the public. These pandemic workarounds also extended to the justice system. For many…