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Tag: Tort Liability in a COVID World
Tort Liability in a COVID World, Part 4: Medical Negligence
May 19, 2020
Laura Warner and Sarah Bernamoff examine the expected standard of care for medical professionals in light of our new COVID world, as well as what can be done to mitigate liability while providing an essential service.
Tort Liability in a COVID World, Part 3: Government Oversight of the Cargill Beef Plant
May 5, 2020
With the easing of restrictions across Canada, including at food processing plants, can governments be held liable for future outbreaks? Laura Warner and Kaila Eadie examine the principles that impact government liability in these unique circumstances.
Tort Liability in a COVID World, Part 2: The Case of Walmart
April 17, 2020
Could your business be liable for failing to protect your employees and customers from COVID-19? Laura Warner and Sarah Bernamoff explore a recent lawsuit against and Arkansas Walmart and explain what businesses can do to protect themselves from liability.
Tort Liability in a COVID World, Part 1: The Principles of Negligence in a COVID World
April 7, 2020
In part 1 of our series, Tort Liability in a COVID World, Laura Warner, Kaila Eadie and Sarah Bernamoff, JD, MBA examine the principles of negligence in a COVID world.