Anatomy of a COVID liability protection bill

The Legislature: Oregon

The legislation goal:“Entities need to know they have protection from lawsuits if they are following state mandated safety guidelines.”

The exceptions to liability protection:

• gross negligence
• reckless, wanton or intentional misconduct

Supporters: 50 business associations, schools, local governments and nonprofits

How many Carona virus related lawsuits are there in the US?

• 3,832 coronavirus-related lawsuits
• 16 personal injury suits from consumers
• 42 wrongful death suits
• 72 suits related to conditions of employment
• 24 coronavirus-related lawsuits in Oregon

Oregon Live | Oregon businesses, governments want lawmakers to shield them from coronavirus lawsuits

Oregon Live | The Oregonian | Oregon lawmakers may take up coronavirus liability protections for businesses, schools in next special session

Portland Tribune | Legislature must pass COVID-19 liability protections