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 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

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COVID-19 Articles:

The Las Vegas Strip Closed and So is My Business. Is the Pandemic a Covered Loss?

Author: Cheryl Wilson | June 1, 2020 9:00am

As any lawyer would respond:  It depends. There are numerous coverage options a business owner has to explore in order to prepare for the uncertainties of the future. In an entertainment town like Las Vegas, a business owner should consider event cancellation and contingent or supply disruption policies in a comprehensive insurance coverage package. However, the issue of...

Remote Work and Cybersecurity Considerations in the COVID-19 Era

Author: Asif Hossain | June 1, 2020 9:00am

The current landscape has resulted in new cybersecurity challenges. First, the rapid transition to remote working has increased the difficulty of maintaining high level of cybersecurity operations. Additionally, companies are also facing an increased risk of data breaches and ransomware attacks from bad actors. Each of these issues will be addressed below.

Bad Faith in the Age of COVID-19

Author: Lynn Allen | May 15, 2020 2:06pm

CLM – May 15, 2020 Lawsuits and Strategies as Businesses Remain Shut Down DOWNLOAD ARTICLE

COVID-19 Interrupts Your Business: Will Your Business Interruption Coverage Apply?

Author: Louis R. Barella | May 11, 2020 9:00am

As businesses in California remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, their owners have looked to recoup their losses by turning to their insurance policies.  The American Property Casualty Insurance Association estimated nationwide virus-related losses to businesses with 100 or fewer employees would amount to between $220 billion and $383 billion a month. (S.F. Chronicle, April 28, 2020). About one-third of U.S. Businesses have...

On Being a Young Professional During a Global Pandemic

Author: Margarite Sullivan | May 11, 2020 9:00am

I do not know what the future holds. COVID-19 has ousted us from our workplaces and may have caused a permanent disruption in “the office” as we know it. If you are set to graduate from law school in May, the path to your first law job may look radically different from the graduating class of 2019.  The bar exam will be put on hold, leaving you in limbo. All of this uncertainty for the class of 2020 and even new attorneys still trying to settle into...

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