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California Court Ruling Opens Door to COVID-19 Claims by Non-Employees Catching Virus from Workers

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A common question posed during the pandemic has been whether employers can face liability for COVID-19 infections originating in the workplace. As to employees who contract COVID-19, the answer has been that an employee’s...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Hirer Of Independent Contractor Was Not Liable For Death Of Latter’s Employee

Horne v. Ahern Rentals, Inc., 50 Cal. App. 5th 192 (2020) - The surviving heirs of Ruben Dickerson sued Ahern Rentals, a company that leases forklifts and other heavy-duty construction vehicles to its customers....more

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Businesses’ Legal Considerations When Requiring Face Coverings

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As many states continue to gradually re-open businesses and lift certain pandemic-related restrictions aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, businesses now find themselves charged with navigating myriad legal...more

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COVID-19: Reopening Businesses, Potential Personal Injury Theories, And Mitigating Risks

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REOPENING BUSINESS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19 - As federal, state, and local regulators issue guidelines allowing businesses to reopen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, businesses face the risk of personal injury...more

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Landlord Primer Regarding Practical Recommendations for Reopening Office Buildings

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The Shelter-in-Place orders issued by various state and local jurisdictions are being modified to allow businesses, other than just “Essential Businesses,” to open and operate. Although commercial office buildings have been...more

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