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Breaking contracts over coronavirus: Can you argue it’s an ‘act of God’?

  • Written by Andrew Schwartz, Professor of Law, University of Colorado Boulder
Breaking contracts over coronavirus: Can you argue it’s an ‘act of God’?The NBA suspended its season on March 11, citing the coronavirus risk. A force majeure clause in the NBA contract means players could lose money with each canceled game.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

The coronavirus pandemic has prevented countless people from fulfilling their contracts, from basketball players to babysitters.

Could all of these people...

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