Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani successfully contributed to a landmark Illinois Supreme Court decision by drafting an amicus curiae brief in a case interpreting executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling, which confirmed that healthcare facilities providing assistance to the state during the pandemic are immune from claims of ordinary negligence if they were engaged in aiding the state during the specified timeframe, provides critical protection for healthcare providers.
The court’s decision aligns with the argument put forth by GRSM’s attorneys that healthcare facilities should be shielded from civil liability for ordinary negligence in their pandemic response efforts. This ruling offers important guidance for healthcare providers and underscores the role of legal immunity in times of crisis when healthcare services are vital.
Chicago Partner Jonathan Federman and Chicago Associate Britanny Jocius worked on the amicus brief, which played a pivotal role in securing this outcome. Their work highlights GRSM’s sophistication in navigating complex legal issues impacting healthcare institutions.
The decision, covered by the Illinois State Bar Association, offers essential legal direction for healthcare facilities statewide.