Allowing COVID-19 wrongful death lawsuit to proceed would 'open the floodgates to potentially thousands of speculative claims,' argues Tyson Foods

Allowing this case to proceed could "open the floodgates to potentially thousands of speculative claims,” argues Tyson Foods. Picture: GettyImages-photovs (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

As lawmakers argue whether COVID-19 liability shields for employers should be built into the next stimulus package, Tyson Foods has told a court in Texas that it can’t be held liable for the death of one of its employees because his family can't prove he contracted the virus at work.