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O.C. Superior Court Dismisses Remaining COVID-19 Business Loss Suits
In a sweeping ruling,the Orange County Superior Court dismissed the last 150 consolidated lawsuits brought by businesses against the county for pandemic-era closure orders. The judge ruled the county health officers acted within their broad statutory authority during a declared emergency. The decision brings finality to a four-year legal battle but leaves many small business owners feeling without recourse for losses they argue were inequitably applied.
In a sweeping ruling,the Orange County Superior Court dismissed the last 150 consolidated lawsuits brought by businesses against the county for pandemic-era closure orders. The judge ruled the county health officers acted within their broad statutory authority during a declared emergency. The decision brings finality to a four-year legal battle but leaves many small business owners feeling without recourse for losses they argue were inequitably applied.