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July 17, 2020
Health Law Daily

Senate Republicans Want Federal Courts To Decide COVID-19 Personal Injury, Medical Liability Suits

  • July 17, 2020

The Wall Street Journal (7/16, Duehren, Subscription Publication) reports that GOP leaders in the Senate want federal courts to have jurisdiction over COVID-19 personal injury and medical liability lawsuits. This is part of temporary legal protections for businesses and other groups as the pandemic persists.