Mississippi Takes Bold Step: Federal Judge to Rule on Major COVID-19 Lawsuit Against China
JACKSON, Miss. — A recent default notice in Mississippi’s ongoing lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China could lead to significant financial repercussions for the foreign nation. The outcome now rests with a federal judge, who will decide whether China owes the state compensation related to the damages incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office awaits a decision from District Judge Taylor B. Neel, after Fitch initiated the lawsuit targeting China’s government and the Communist Party, accusing them of harmful actions that resulted in death, health-related injuries, and severe economic losses stemming … Read more