While it is too early to fully assess the long-term impact that
the Covid-19 pandemic will have on our lives and legal practices,
there is a definite increase in litigation. In the field of class
actions, plaintiffs' lawyers are not idle. Both here and south
of the border, new actions are being undertaken, adding an
additional challenge to businesses.
The Spread of the Coronavirus
China: One of the most unusual lawsuits
is undoubtedly that of an American citizen brought against the
People's Republic of China, the city of Wuhan and other Chinese
public entities. Plaintiff alleges that the defendants knew that
Covid-19 was dangerous and likely to cause an epidemic. Despite
knowing this, the defendants allegedly covered up the reality of
Covid-19 in order to protect their economic interests.
