Seeking to Squelch ‘Litigation Maker,’ Texas Tort Reformers Eye COVID-19 Liability Bill
When it comes to laws making it harder to sue over COVID-19 exposure, Texas lawmakers during this year’s legislative session will get the chance to join other states and the federal government.
Behind the scenes of the legislative session, a coalition of tort reform lobbyists and business associations are putting the final touches on a bill that would protect health care providers, many types of businesses, manufacturers and educational institutions from getting sued because of the ongoing pandemic.
The measure is likely to face pushback from plaintiffs attorneys who say there’s no flood of COVID-19 litigation. Also, the chances of passage are less than in other years, because Texas lawmakers are facing a rash of emergencies stemming from the pandemic that will take priority while also coping with infection control measures that could slow down bills as they wind through the legislative process.
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