The Louisiana Legislature is returning to the Capitol today to continue its 2020 legislative session. One of the most pressing issues that BRAC will focus on during this or any special session is limiting COVID-19-related liability for businesses. Many business owners are concerned about possible lawsuits arising from people becoming infected with COVID-19 and attributing their exposure to the virus to an action or inaction of a business. This threat will slow both reopening of businesses and recovery of the economy. BRAC’s latest blog post addresses the legal threat of exposure liability, and the importance of protecting businesses from frivolous lawsuits.
BRAC’s May 4 COVID-19 Brief: Exposure Liability: The Newest Legal Threat
