Florida joins the ranks of states offering protections to businesses and health care providers from COVID-19 related lawsuits
During a press conference on Monday, March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 72, which grants civil immunity to corporations, hospitals, nursing homes, government entities, schools, and churches from COVID-19-related lawsuits, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Plaintiffs who file suit in Florida alleging coronavirus-related injuries will face robust legal hurdles. These plaintiffs must:
Provide a physician’s affidavit stating with reasonable certainty that the injury or death from…