The COVID-19 virus has caused a global pandemic of the likes we have not seen for over 100 years. It will likely be one of the most significant events in our lifetime. This blog post will explore some of the legal issues raised by the responses and failures to respond to sickness and death caused by the disease.
Is the Government Responsible?
When Donald Trump tells Bob Woodward on tape that he knew the virus was deadly in February and then told the world the next day that there was nothing to worry about, are there any legal consequences? Let’s look at some historical cases that will give us insight into the government’s potential responsibility.
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