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Why offering businesses immunity from coronavirus liability is a bad idea

  • Written by Timothy D. Lytton, Distinguished University Professor & Professor of Law, Georgia State University
Why offering businesses immunity from coronavirus liability is a bad ideaTaking reasonable precautions such as wearing gloves can help businesses avoid civil liability.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Governors around the country are attempting to restart the economy by easing restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The prospect of returning to “normal” amid a pandemic has businesses lobbying...

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