On October 4, 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion confirming and upholding the validity of not only the Governor’s Executive Order of May 8, 2020, providing immunity from negligence claims during the COVID-19...more
On February 12, 2021, Governor Ivey signed into law legislation that provides civil liability protections to Alabama businesses and healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The legislation provides broad immunity to ensure...more
2/23/2021
/ Civil Liability ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Entities ,
Health Care Providers ,
Immunity ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Negligence ,
New Legislation ,
Public Health Emergency ,
State and Local Government
With the uncertainty and ever-changing policies and guidance related to COVID-19, healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with the recommendations while also providing care in a difficult situation. Due to the...more