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Best of 2023: Unlimited Liabilities w/ Nate Holdren

Jan 3, 2024
Nate Holdren discusses a recent California court ruling that denied a covid worker's compensation claim due to the potential economic impact. The hosts analyze the implications on the pandemic response, explore arguments about employer liability, and discuss the concept of social murder and lack of accountability in COVID-19 workplace cases. They also highlight the iterative process of ending the pandemic and express gratitude to the guest and patrons.
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Quick takeaways

  • The court decision emphasizes individual responsibility for COVID-19 risks, disregarding the societal impact and limiting businesses' liability.
  • The prioritization of businesses and the economy over protecting individuals perpetuates harm and injustice.

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Floodgates Argument and Liability

The court decision revolves around the floodgates argument, claiming that allowing employers to be held liable for COVID-19 transmission to non-employees would open the floodgates to a deluge of lawsuits. The court argues that the potential liability and its impact on businesses and essential services would be too burdensome, leading them to decline imposing such liability.

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