The family of a meatpacking plant worker who died of COVID-19 in Texas has filed suit against Tyson Foods, alleging that she was forced by the company to work during the pandemic without proper protective gear.
Issue 33
This Week's Spotlights
Case Law Updates/Federal Case Law Updates
Tyson Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit
9th Circuit Says Climate Suits Do Not Raise Federal Issues
The 9th Circuit has held [1, 2] that climate related tort suits are a matter of state, not federal, law. The decision remands claims brought by several California jurisdictions against fossil fuel companies to state court, defeating the companies’ attempt to have the cases addressed in federal court.
The 9th Circuit has held [1, 2] that climate related tort suits are a matter of state, not federal, law. The decision remands claims brought by several California jurisdictions against fossil fuel companies to state court, defeating the companies’ attempt to have the cases addressed in federal court.
Agency Updates
PCRM Petitions FSIS to Require COVID-19 Testing and Disclosure
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition and petition addendum to the Food Safety Inspection Service, requesting that the agency require meat and poultry processors test their products for the presence of COVID-19, disclose to local health authorities and the public the number of workers infected with COVID-19, and include warnings that products have not been “certified virus-free.” FSIS has acknowledged receipt of the petition.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition and petition addendum to the Food Safety Inspection Service, requesting that the agency require meat and poultry processors test their products for the presence of COVID-19, disclose to local health authorities and the public the number of workers infected with COVID-19, and include warnings that products have not been “certified virus-free.” FSIS has acknowledged receipt of the petition.
Legislative Updates
Pending State Actions
New York Considers Allowing Agreements Between Agricultural Commissioner and Animal Welfare Organizations
New York Assembly Bill A10531 proposes to amend the state’s agriculture and markets law to allow the commissioner to enter into agreements with animal welfare organizations “to support the prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters affecting animals” in the state.
New York Assembly Bill A10531 proposes to amend the state’s agriculture and markets law to allow the commissioner to enter into agreements with animal welfare organizations “to support the prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters affecting animals” in the state.
Case Law Updates
Federal Case Law Updates
Groups Challenge Award of Federal Water Contracts to Central Valley Project
Tyson Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a meatpacking plant worker who died of COVID-19 in Texas has filed suit against Tyson Foods, alleging that she was forced by the company to work during the pandemic without proper protective gear.
The family of a meatpacking plant worker who died of COVID-19 in Texas has filed suit against Tyson Foods, alleging that she was forced by the company to work during the pandemic without proper protective gear.
9th Circuit Says Climate Suits Do Not Raise Federal Issues
The 9th Circuit has held [1, 2] that climate related tort suits are a matter of state, not federal, law. The decision remands claims brought by several California jurisdictions against fossil fuel companies to state court, defeating the companies’ attempt to have the cases addressed in federal court.
The 9th Circuit has held [1, 2] that climate related tort suits are a matter of state, not federal, law. The decision remands claims brought by several California jurisdictions against fossil fuel companies to state court, defeating the companies’ attempt to have the cases addressed in federal court.
Groups to Appeal Dismissal of NMFS Necropsy Decision
Agency Updates
PCRM Petitions FSIS to Require COVID-19 Testing and Disclosure
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition and petition addendum to the Food Safety Inspection Service, requesting that the agency require meat and poultry processors test their products for the presence of COVID-19, disclose to local health authorities and the public the number of workers infected with COVID-19, and include warnings that products have not been “certified virus-free.” FSIS has acknowledged receipt of the petition.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition and petition addendum to the Food Safety Inspection Service, requesting that the agency require meat and poultry processors test their products for the presence of COVID-19, disclose to local health authorities and the public the number of workers infected with COVID-19, and include warnings that products have not been “certified virus-free.” FSIS has acknowledged receipt of the petition.