WASHINGTON - The effort by Senator Republicans to shield companies from liability during the pandemic has drawn the ire of Democrats. Senate Lawmakers returned on Monday to begin working on the next round of relief targeted at households. During this time, Majority Leader McConnell has said that liability protections are a red line. Without it, Democrats' calls for increased local aid will not be entertained.

U.S. businesses are fearing a wave of lawsuits as workers in meat-processing facilities, grocery stores, and other locations get sick or die from the Covid-19 illness caused by the new coronavirus. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the risk of class-action lawsuits could deter businesses from reopening, even after restrictions have been lifted. Senator Mitt Romney has supported the liability protections, saying “It’s essential if we’re going to get the economy going again not to have every business becoming sued by the players who are associated with Covid-19.” However, unions say that liability shields are the wrong message.

Some states have proposed expanding liability protections to manufacturers aiding in the crisis.

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