On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Civil Liability for Damages Related to COVID-19 Act” into law. The Act was designed to shield businesses from COVID-19 liability claims, and includes a specific section dedicated to protecting healthcare providers. While the protections for healthcare providers are not as robust as those granted to other businesses, the immunity provided by the law (Florida Statutes s768.381) is significant.
The protections apply to virtually all Florida healthcare providers, regardless of whether they are individuals, agencies, or facilities; and cover all “COVID-19 related claims.” The types of claims covered are those arising from:Continue reading