Congratulations to Isam Alsafeer in the firms Melbourne, FL office. Isam was elected to the Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division as a Board Member At Large.
Georgia Businesses Shielded from COVID-19 Injury Suits
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has enacted a law that shields businesses and health care providers from civil liability for coronavirus-related injury and wrongful death suits. Under the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act signed into law by Kemp on Wednesday, businesses and health care providers can’t be held liable for injuries or deaths related… Read More
New Mississippi Law Protects Employers from COVID-19 Lawsuits
Mississippi just passed a law which provides immunity from some COVID-19 litigation. The Mississippi Back-To-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act is effective as of March 14, 2020. Protects Businesses Health care providers Religious organizations Charitable organizations Government entities Owners and lessees as to invitees If businesses make good faith attempt… Read More
Florida Appellate Court Addresses Instant Appellate Review of Orders Allowing Punitive Damage Claims
A Florida appeals court this week entered an order quashing a trial court’s order allowing a plaintiff to add a claim for punitive damages against a nursing home and suggested, along with other appellate courts, that there should be an immediate appeal of all orders allowing the addition of punitive damages claim. Under Florida law,… Read More
Business Interruption Claims
Just as the causes, effects, and transmission mechanics of COVID-19 have many unanswered questions, so do the insurance, coverage, and liability disputes arising from the uncertainty. The plaintiffs’ bar is advertising heavily for Business Interruption claims to be filed, and warning of liability for businesses opening. These disputes can be complex and novel, and will… Read More