COVID Legislation. Limit Liability for Meat Packing.

Where: Iowa

What: An amendment to an existing medical malpractice bill sets up limited liability for meat packing plants and other employers relating to COVID causes of action.

Are there exceptions that permit a COVID lawsuit?

• if COVID required hospitalization
• if COVID caused death
• if the employer intended harm

What does the legislation require before immunity applies?

• that the business complied with any federal, state or public health guidelines or statutes related to COVID-19

Des Moines Register | Iowa House Republicans put forward plan to protect businesses, medical providers from COVID-19 lawsuits