COVID-19: Litigation Resource Center

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented amount of uncertainty throughout the defense and insurance industries. The global event has changed the way the entire world does business and litigates cases across the country. Looking ahead, businesses can expect lawsuits to arise both directly and indirectly related to the pandemic.

Tyson & Mendes’ COVID-19 Resource Center has all the tools for businesses and their insurers to stay informed on the latest developments impacting their cases, including T&M office updates, court closure information, articles, and webinar offerings related to the ongoing developments. Bookmark this page to easily access the latest developments in civil litigation across our six states.

COVID-19 Practice Areas:

Employment Claims   Kat Lee Partner San Diego, CA Regina Silva Director of EPL San Diego, CA	Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Claims   Mina Miserlis Partner San Diego, CA Jim Sell Partner Northern California
Nursing Home and Medical Liability Claims   Mike Coffey Partner New York, NY     Susan Oliver Partner San Diego, CA     Bryan Scholnick Partner Seattle, WA Damian Fletcher Partner Ft. Lauderdale, FL     Jessica Heppenstall Partner San Diego, CA	Bad Faith and Coverage Claims    Pat Mendes Partner San Diego, CA Lynn Allen Partner Phoenix, AZ
Retail, Restaurant, & Hospitality Claims   Kristi Blackwell Partner San Diego, CA Rick Somes Partner Orange County, CA	Professional Liability and E&O Claims   Dan Fallon Partner San Diego, CA
D&O and Cyber Claims   Robert Modica Partner New York, NY	Public Entity Claims   Susan Oliver Partner San Diego, CA

COVID-19 Articles:

Jury Trial Procedures in King County Superior Court in the Era of COVID-19

Author: Rachel Marshall | October 12, 2020 3:07pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly caused everyone in the legal industry to reimagine how we prepare for jury trials. With states being forced to suspend all jury trials in an effort to do their part to keep everyone safe, courts are mired in months of backlog they must work through. As courts reopen and begin to resume jury trials, the biggest question everyone is asking: “How will courts conduct jury trials?”

Liability Protections in a COVID-19 World

Author: Scott Ruksakiati | October 5, 2020 1:46pm

Soon after States began imposing quarantine restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it became readily apparent many businesses would be severely and negatively impacted, perhaps permanently. Certainly, for home improvement and home gardening retailers, both online and brick-and-mortar, 2020 has been a lucrative year.  However, other businesses, such as gyms, salons, restaurants, and bars, which rely primarily on patrons visiting their locations in person, have seen catastrophic consequences due to the pandemic. The federal government recognized the devastating effects pandemic-related restrictions would...

Legal Bar Raised for COVID-19 Lawsuits in Tennessee

Author: Dara R. Fairchild | October 5, 2020 1:16pm

In a special August session of the Tennessee General Assembly, the legislature enacted bill SB8002, also known as the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act (“The Act”), which among other things limits the liability for any person relating to loss, damage, injury, or death from COVID-19.

The End is Nigh: Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures in California to Expire

Author: Heather R. Whitehead | September 1, 2020 8:30am

On August 13, 2020, the Judicial Council of California voted to amend its Emergency Rules 1 and 2 adopted on April 6, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][2]  The amendments provide an end date for the moratorium on California’s evictions and stay on foreclosures.

Liability Protections for Businesses in Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Raymond Nabhani | September 1, 2020 8:30am

In New York State, the legislature has approved protections for certain healthcare professionals with what is expected to be a flurry of lawsuits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these protections are certainly understandable, no such protection exists for businesses.

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