Pandemic

Kansas Senate Introduces Bill to Limit Health Officers’ Authority Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Senate is once again attempting to revise public health laws in response to criticism of the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, a bill to remove health officers’ authority to issue orders was passed, as was a bill guaranteeing visitation access to hospitalized family members. However, neither bill had enough votes to override a potential veto. In November 2021, backlash against the pandemic response prompted Republicans to call the state’s first special legislative session, leading to the passage of a bill targeting employer vaccine mandates. Democratic Governor Laura … Read more

Chick-fil-A Settles Class Action Lawsuit, Offering $4.4 Million to Customers Over Delivery Charges During Pandemic

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Atlanta, GA – Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding delivery charges during the pandemic. The lawsuit, filed in Georgia, claimed that the chain had promised low delivery fees on its app or website but then increased food prices by as much as 30% on delivery orders. Although Chick-fil-A has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay out $4.4 million in the settlement. Eligible customers will have the option to receive either cash or a gift card worth $29.95. Customers from five states, including New … Read more

Delayed by the Pandemic, Trial Begins for Man Accused of Fatally Shooting St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jury selection is currently underway for Thomas Kinworthy, the man accused of fatally shooting St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. Kinworthy faces 10 charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from the incident that occurred during a response to a shooting call in south St. Louis City. The trial, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally set to begin on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:55 a.m. at the Civil Courts Building in downtown St. Louis. Ahead of the trial, Kinworthy’s defense recently filed several motions, … Read more