West Virginia businesses will have immunity from liability lawsuits related to Covid-19 and more leeway to classify workers as independent contractors under two bills signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice.
The liability shield measure, SB 277, bars lawsuits against West Virginia businesses, health-care providers, nonprofits, schools, and other entities related to Covid-19 exposure, injury, or death—with an exception for claims springing from intentional conduct or actual malice. The new law takes effect immediately and is similar to legislation enacted in 20 other states during the pandemic.
Justice signed the bills into law on Friday. The state has recorded ...
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