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Covid-19 Liability: Questions Surrounding Lawsuits for Negligent Conduct in Spreading the Coronavirus

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Written By: Rachel Leigh
Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

          The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has taken a remarkable toll on the lives of individuals across the world.  The worldwide death toll has reached over roughly 766,080 individuals, and in the United States over 169,481 individuals have lost their lives due to the virus.[1]   Continue reading “Covid-19 Liability: Questions Surrounding Lawsuits for Negligent Conduct in Spreading the Coronavirus” →

Consumer Fraud Epidemic: Price Gouging and Exploitation Amidst the COVID-19 Health Crisis

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By: Dylan Martin
Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

          Growing concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the effort of the government and public health officials to “flatten the curve” has led to widespread lockdowns, resulting in shutdowns of businesses, layoffs for employees, and mandatory curfews.[i]  In addition to affecting the social and work lives of individual Americans, the novel COVID-19 is also causing a significantly strenuous impact on the U.S. healthcare system and economy. Continue reading “Consumer Fraud Epidemic: Price Gouging and Exploitation Amidst the COVID-19 Health Crisis” →

Will You be Held Liable During the COVID-19 Pandemic for a Breach of Contract?

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By: Ryan Jones
Articles Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

Due to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, local, state, and federal governments are forcing businesses to close their doors and send employees home.  These unprecedented measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in businesses struggling to perform their contractual legal obligations.  As we continue to see the development of COVID-19 in the upcoming weeks, one thought that keeps lingering is whether or not businesses will be held liable for a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to the pandemic. Put simply, the “answer is, ‘maybe.’”[1]

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