Court Revives Widow's Civil Claim for Husband's COVID-19 Death

A California appellate court revived a widow’s civil suit against an employer for her husband’s fatal COVID-19 infection. Case: Chavez v. Alco Harvesting LLC, No. B329282, 06/17/2024, published. Facts: Leodegario Chavez Alvarado worked for Alco Harvesting LLC as a foreman and bus driver. Alco provided Alvarado and other workers with housing at the Hotel Santa Maria. The hotel was operated by 210 Nicholson LLC. Alco employees were allegedly placed in close living quarters that precluded social distancing. A COVID-19 outbreak soon began at the hotel. Alco and 210 Nicholson allege...