PandemicRelated

Bank of America Executives Ordered to Testify in Unprecedented Class Action Over Pandemic-Related Unemployment Claims

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San Diego, Calif. — A federal judge has mandated that two high-ranking executives from Bank of America testify in a significant consumer class action concerning the alleged mishandling of unemployment benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel issued the ruling on Wednesday, rejecting the bank’s request for reconsideration. The decision paves the way for CEO Brian Moynihan and former Chief Operating Officer Thomas Montag to answer questions pertaining to possible punitive damages related to the case. This highlights the potential financial repercussions for the bank as the litigation progresses. The case focuses … Read more

ACE Reaches Agreement with State Health Chief to Resolve Pandemic-Related Legal Dispute

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BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Agency for Cooperative Education (ACE) has come to an agreement in a lawsuit linked to pandemic-related actions involving a prominent public health official in the state. This settlement marks an important milestone as both parties aim to move forward after a contentious dispute that emerged during the unprecedented public health crisis. The lawsuit, initiated last year, stemmed from ACE’s response to the state’s public health directives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As organizations grappled with rapidly evolving regulations, tensions rose between ACE and the state’s top health official, who argued that ACE … Read more

Hunton’s Legal Team Triumphs in Key COVID-19 Litigation, Offering Strategic Defense Against Pandemic-Related Claims

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In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hunton’s product liability and mass tort litigation team has positioned itself at the forefront of legal defenses concerning exposure to the virus. Renowned for its expertise in this area, the team has garnered recognition in esteemed legal publications such as Chambers USA and The Legal 500 for the year 2024. Hunton has strategically curated a specialized interdisciplinary team that merges the prowess of its mass tort litigators with the insights of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and employment law specialists. This robust … Read more