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Georgia High Court Will Not Review Ruling Stripping Immunity From K-12 School Leaders

A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will now stand after the Georgia Supreme Court declined on Tuesday, July 1, to review the case. The ruling has serious implications for the doctrine of official immunity for K-12 employees...more

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Stripping Away Individual Rights Through Corporate Immunity

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A new trend is emerging among corporations to seek immunity from prosecution and prevent consumers from suing after the corporation’s product injures a consumer. As an example, Bayer/Monsanto1 is currently seeking legislative...more

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Employer Immunity from Direct Suit Upheld Once Again

In Cannon v. Bravo Pack, Inc., the Appellate Division of the Superior Court once again confirmed the strength of the employer immunity defense to a third-party claim filed by an injured worker (decided October 31, 2023). The...more

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[Webinar] Don't Sleep on Workers' Compensation Immunity - November 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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A single incident can generate a tort claim, a workers’ compensation claim, both, or neither. This webinar will help you identify the important questions you need to ask in order to defend your case, including whether the...more

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South Carolina Passes COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster just signed the “South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act” into effect, providing legal immunity to businesses that reasonably adhered to public health guidance applicable at the...more

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COVID-19 Litigation: What Alabama Businesses Need to Know

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It has been one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and during that time more than 9,500 COVID-19 related lawsuits have been filed across the United States. Out of these 9,500 lawsuits, more than 1,800 employment-related...more

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Do the Business Liability Shield Laws Give Employers Immunity From COVID-19 Lawsuits

Not really. Like the COVID-19 vaccines, these “business liability shields” may provide a layer of protection for some employers, but they in no way guarantee immunity from lawsuits....more

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New Pending Illinois Legislation Could Impact Potential COVID-19 Exposure Claims

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Illinois legislators have introduced new legislation that, if passed, could drastically alter the liabilities faced by employers and businesses to potential COVID-19 exposure claims. House Bill 3003, the “COVID-19...more

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Employer Not Liable For Spouse’s COVID-19 Infection, California Court Rules

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One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. courts are wrestling with a growing number of new legal theories related to COVID-19. Not surprisingly, California – the most populous state with some of the most employee friendly...more

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New Wisconsin Law Provides Immunity from COVID-19 Liability, With Limited Exceptions

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On February 25, 2021, Wisconsin enacted a new law designed to help reduce ambiguity regarding COVID-19-related liability.  The statute (Wis. Stat. § 895.476), which became effective on February 27, 2021, gives certain...more

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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Shielding Employers from Liability for COVID-19 Claims - Updated February 2021

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On February 23, 2021, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill with veto-proof majorities in both chambers that would shield employers from civil liability for “any act or failure to act resulting in or relating to a...more

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Indiana Businesses Are Now Protected From COVID-19 Liability – But What About Employment Claims?

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At the beginning of its 2021 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly vowed to fast track a bill to provide civil tort immunity to businesses for damages arising on their premises from COVID-19. On February 15, less...more

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What Health Care Providers and Facilities Should Know About the PREP Act's "Covered Countermeasures"

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As many businesses and those in the health care industry wonder what protections, if any, they have against COVID-19-related litigation claims, Jackson Walker's Healthcare practice chair, Virginia Mimmack, and healthcare...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights, Issue 34 December 2020

In addition to the familiar lawsuits that we have been seeing since the pandemic started this spring, there have been new developments with the Pennsylvania Legislature, the Supreme Court of the United States, a major sports...more

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COVID-19 Liability Shields: Today’s Legislative Trend, Tomorrow’s Legal Defense

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Seyfarth Synopsis: State lawmakers continue to search for ways to pave the path for their economies to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest trend in that effort: equipping businesses with a shield against legal...more

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Ontario, Canada: Bill 218 Would Introduce COVID-19 Liability Protection with Exceptions

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On October 20, 2020, Ontario introduced Bill 218, Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 (Bill 218) for First Reading.  Bill 218, which would provide employers with a degree of liability protection...more

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Michigan Grants Business and Worker Protections Related to COVID-19

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On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed multiple bills that protect Michigan employers that are in compliance with COVID-19-related laws, including agency orders, and protect workers who do not report to work because...more

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Ohio Passes Law Shielding Employers from Liability for COVID-19 Related Lawsuits

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On September 14, 2020, House Bill 606 was signed into law by Governor DeWine, which provides Ohio employers with legal protections to stem the spread of COVID-19 lawsuits. Under this law, Ohio profit and non-profit private...more

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Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits

On September 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill (H.B.) 606 into law, providing employers with legal protections when it comes to their efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 and making Ohio one of a growing...more

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Nevada Businesses Protected from Civil Liability for COVID-19: What Companies Need to Know

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Using a carrot-and-stick approach, Nevada’s new law limits civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from COVID-19 for most businesses in exchange for compliance with controlling COVID-19 health standards....more

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The SAFE TO WORK Act: An In-Depth Guide For Employers To The Senate's Proposed Coronavirus Liability Shield

On July 27, 2020, Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act, its response to the Democrat-backed stimulus bill, the HEROES Act. Although the HEALS Act is currently on life support in light of the stalemate in negotiations...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 17, 2020

This 17th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, discusses everything from insurance coverage disputes to statewide shutdown orders. Despite an uphill climb towards liability, businesses...more

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Georgia Passes Legislation Creating Immunity for COVID-19 Liabilities

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On June 26, 2020, and in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s Legislature passed the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act” (the “Act”). The Act provides Georgia businesses with certain defenses...more

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What You Need To Know About Louisiana’s COVID-19 Protections For Businesses

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty for businesses across the country – but there is some good news for Louisiana employers and businesses. As offices, worksites, and other places of businesses reopen,...more

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North Carolina Essential Businesses Receive Partial Liability Cover During COVID-19 Recovery

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North Carolina employers let out a collective sigh of relief Wednesday – not just because Phase 1 of the state’s reopening will begin on May 8, but also because essential businesses will receive a form of limited business...more

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