Larry Kudlow said that he was in favor of shielding companies from coronavirus-related lawsuits as the administration eyes a speedy reopening of the economy.
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said Wednesday that he was in favor of shielding companies from coronavirus-related lawsuits as the administration eyes a speedy reopening of the economy.," said that businesses, and particularly small businesses, should not have to face what he called "trial lawyers putting on false lawsuits."
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a lobbying group that advocates for business, called exposure liability "the largest area of concern for the overall business community" inlast week. The group proposed a "safe harbor" from negligence lawsuits for companies following the guidance of public health authorities.
"Litigation may help the tort industry but it doesn't serve the national interest. It would add to uncertainty, crippling prospects for an orderly recovery," Greenberg wrote.
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