Articles tagged as: liability protection
May 8, 2021
Critics Say Indiana COVID-19 Law Allows Nursing Home Neglect
Advocates for nursing home residents say they worry a new Indiana law expanding COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers will effectively block many lawsuits over neglect and substandard treatment that weren't caused by the pandemic.
Read MoreApril 14, 2021
Additional COVID-19 Liability Protections For Health Care Providers Head To Governor
A bill that will give health care providers additional protections from COVID-19 liability lawsuits is on its way to the governors desk.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2021
Senate Committee Considers Specific COVID-19 Liability Protections For Medical Providers
House Bill 1002 would broaden protections for medical providers beyond the legislation already signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in February.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2021
Governor Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Civil Liability Protections Bill Into Law
Senate Bill 1 requires an individual wanting to file suit to show evidence of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2021
COVID-19 Civil Liability Protections Bill On Its Way To The Governor's Desk
Gov. Eric Holcombs signature is all that separates Hoosier businesses, health care systems and schools from COVID-19 liability protections.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2021
Senate COVID-19 Liability Protections Passes House, House Version Still Moving Through
Senate Bill 1 would limit legal action from Hoosiers against companies, hospitals, schools and other organizations for damages related to COVID-19. It's one of two COVID liability protection bills proposed this session.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2021
Indiana House Version Of COVID-19 Liability Bill Passed By Committee
Indiana businesses and institutions are one step closer to being protected from COVID-19 lawsuits. A House committee passed the bill but some still worry the protections go too far.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2021
Business Leaders Voice Support For Senate Bill To Provide COVID-19 Liabiity Protections
The bill would protect businesses, hospitals, schools and other institutions from being sued by an individual claiming to have been exposed to COVID-19 while on the premises.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020
Top Indiana Chamber Legislative Priority: COVID-19 Liability Protections For Businesses
Businesses could stand to lose billions of dollars from lawsuits related to COVID-19. The Indiana Chamber's top priority for the upcoming legislative session will be to provide businesses some protections.
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