Comp Court Posts Plan to Wipe Down Facilities, Limit Virus Spread

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court has ordered new precautions for trials and hearings that include asking judges to wipe down courtroom surfaces before proceedings as the number of COVID-19 cases reaches new highs in the state. For the remainder of 2020, in-person trials will continue unless parties file a motion requesting a video conference trial, the presiding judge said in his order released Wednesday. In-person proceedings outside of Omaha and Lincoln may take place only in courtrooms large enough to allow social distancing, Presiding Judge Daniel Fridrich said in the order. ...