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Someone Says They Caught Coronavirus at Your Hotel: Now What?
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May 21, 2020 via Skift
Liability lawsuits are almost an inevitable part of operating a hotel, but coronavirus is a new legal frontier for hospitality lawyers.

It is a matter of when, not if, a wave of litigation unfurls against property owners from plaintiffs claiming they were exposed to the virus at a commercial property like a hotel, lawyers interviewed by Skift say. A late February medical conference at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston was labeled a "super spreader," where attendees unknowingly contracted the virus and later passed it on upon returning to homes in states like Tennessee and North Carolina.

At a time when social distancing is a key combative measure against the spread of the virus, group events could be seen as the ultimate hospitality liability. But successfully winning a coronavirus claim against a hotel owner will be more difficult than prior health threats.
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Face Mask Policy Leads To COVID-19 Lawsuit Against Texas Restaurant

May 26, 2020 via ConvergeBlog

As the nation gets back to business under COVID-19’s "new normal," workplace lawsuits stemming from COVID-19-related safety concerns are also part of the new normal. How can your business avoid similar claims from your employees as you open back up?
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Now Is the Time for Hotel Owners to Make Their Websites ADA-Compliant

May 19, 2020 via Hotel Business

While the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically reduced the number of guests staying at hotels, it has barely had any impact on the number of lawsuits being filed in which a hotel’s website is accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Legal Protections For Debts Caused By The COVID-19 Impact
May 4, 2020 via Cheers Magazine

In addition to the obvious health concerns and risks of COVID-19, the pandemic has severely impacted individuals and businesses from an economic standpoint—particularly the restaurant industry. As states ordered restaurants and bars to close up shop to prevent further outbreak, on-premise operators were left with limited or no income.

These restrictions have left many entities wondering how they are going to pay mortgages, lines of credit, business loans, rent and other obligations for an extended period. But restaurants and individuals may have more protections than they think.
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