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• Centralization Sought for COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Lawsuits

  April 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The U,S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has been asked to consolidate all federal coronavirus insurance coverage lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• EPA Decision Not To Enforce Some Environmental Laws During Pandemic Sparks Lawsuit

  April 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Several environmental and consumer protection groups are suing the EPA over a policy which allows companies to stop monitoring for pollution due to the coronavirus outbreak, without informing the communities around them.

• Coronavirus Insurance Coverage Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Denial of Business Interruption Claims

  April 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Insurance companies face new class action lawsuits claiming they have wrongly denied coverage of business interruption losses linked to state-wide lockdowns brought about by the coronavirus outbreak.

• Hydroxychloroquine Fails To Help Against COVID-19, May Cause Heart Problems, French Researchers Report

  April 17, 2020

  Russell Maas

  French researchers say hydroxychloroquine is no more effective against COVID-19 than no treatment at all, and carries the added risk of heart rhythm problems.

• Amid Coronavirus “Stay Home” Orders, Higher Speed Driving May Increase Severity of Accidents

  April 16, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new report warns that fewer cars on the roads due to coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a potentially dangerous increase in speeding in major cities nationwide.

• Nursing Home Neglect May Have Played Significant Role In COVID-19 Outbreak: Reports

  April 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Nursing homes have become a nexus for coronavirus infections and deaths due to understaffing, neglect, and the vulnerability of their residents, according to numerous reports.

• Chloroquine Clinical Trial Halted Due To High Rates Of Deadly Heart Complications

  April 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A clinical trial over a potential coronavirus treatment was halted after widespread heart problems and deaths among test subjects.

• Atrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trials May Be Pushed Back to Start in 2021

  April 13, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh lawsuits are asking a federal judge to delay the first trial due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

• FDA Announces New Safety Precautions for Fecal Transplants

  April 13, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is calling for additional safety precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus through fecal transplant procedures.

• Sports Bar Files Insurance Lawsuit Over Failure To Cover Business Interruption Coverage for Coronavirus Losses

  April 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A D.C. sports bar is suing its insurance carrier for denying it business interruption coverage during the COVID-19 outbreak.