COVID-19 Negligence Claims Litigation: Travel, Hospitality, and Related Businesses

Summary

This practice note addresses litigation of negligence claims against travel, hospitality, and related businesses that arise in the context of COVID-19. Topics detailed include negligence and COVID-19 liability, choosing a cause of action in a claim against a travel entity, where to file, and strategic considerations concerning venue and choice of law. The practice note also reviews the various aspects involved in litigating a COVID-19 negligence claim, including service of process upon an insurer, responses to pleadings, answers and affirmative defenses, discovery, and dispositive motions.