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Ex. DUT-CT-011Casey v. Lamont, SC 20494 (argued Dec. 11, 2020; officially released Mar. 29, 2021), 338 Conn. 479, 258 A.3d 647 (2021)Kristine Casey et al. v. Governor Ned LamontSupreme Court of Connecticut (McDonald, J., for a unanimous court; Robinson, C.J., and McDonald, D'Auria, Mullins, Kahn, Ecker and Keller, Js.)Connecticut (Supreme Court of Connecticut)CourtMar. 29, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NJ-013JWC Fitness, LLC v. Murphy, No. A-0639-20 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Oct. 18, 2021) (approved for publication)JWC Fitness, LLC v. Philip D. Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, et al.: no statutory or constitutional compensation for the closure and…Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division (published opinion, Docket No. A-0639-20; on appeal from the Law Division, Sussex County, L-0388-20)New JerseyCourtOct. 18, 2021Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureCapacity limitOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VT-020State v. Club Fitness of Vermont, Inc. (Rutland Super. Ct., Civ. Div.): settlement filed January 15, 2021 (agreement to comply with the Governor's executive order; $1,000 payment)Attorney general settles with Rutland gym owner (VTDigger, Jan. 15, 2021)State of Vermont, Attorney General T.J. Donovan; Club Fitness of Vermont, Inc. and Sean Manovill (settlement filed for court approval January 15, 2021); reported by VTDigger (Alan J. Keays), January 15, 2021Vermont (Rutland Superior Court, Civil Division)CourtJan. 15, 20212021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitStanding dutyConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-COURTS-045Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0019-20, Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Suspension of a provision of Health and Safety Code and a DWC rule related to workers' compensationBulletin implementing the Governor's suspension of the 10-day exposure-testing requirement for emergency responders' workers' compensation…Cassie Brown, Commissioner of Workers' Compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' CompensationTexas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (statewide)CourtApr. 10, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OK-019Ho v. Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, L.L.C., 2021 OK 68, 507 P.3d 673, Case No. 119,752Opinion reversing dismissal of a nurse's wrongful-discharge action: the Governor's COVID-19 emergency orders expressed established Oklahoma…Supreme Court of Oklahoma (Kauger, J., for the Court)OklahomaCourtDec. 14, 20212020 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-COURTS-043Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0010-20, Coronavirus (COVID-19) - workers' compensation issuesBulletin ceasing orders for designated-doctor examinations, suspending all scheduled RME, DD and referral examinations, tolling…Cassie Brown, Commissioner of Workers' Compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' CompensationTexas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (State workers' compensation regulator and adjudicator; statewide)CourtMar. 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-021In re Abbott, No. 20-50264 (5th Cir. Apr. 7, 2020) (published), 954 F.3d 772In re Greg Abbott, in his official capacity as Governor of Texas, et al. (petition for writ of mandamus; GA-09)United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Duncan, J., joined by Elrod, J.; Dennis, J., dissenting)Texas (United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit)CourtApr. 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-018The Local Spot, Inc. v. Lee, No. 3:20-cv-00421, Doc. 59 (M.D. Tenn. July 14, 2020) (order refusing temporary restraining order)Order on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (bars and restaurants v. Governor Lee, Mayor Cooper and Chief Medical Director…United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (Richardson, J.)Tennessee (Middle District of Tennessee; Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County)CourtJuly 14, 20202020 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-019Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Tigges v. Northam, No. 3:20-cv-00410-JAG (E.D. Va.), Document 13 (filed July 8, 2020), 35 pagesOpposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Tigges v. Northam, Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-00410-JAG (E.D. Va. July 8, 2020)Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General (Michelle S. Kallen and Toby J. Heytens), for Governor Northam and State Health Commissioner OliverVirginia (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division)CourtJuly 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-014Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Savage v. Mills, No. 1:20-cv-00165-LEW, ECF No. 26 (D. Me. Aug. 7, 2020), reported at 478 F. Supp. 3d 16Savage v. Mills (Sunday River Brewing Company): order dismissing business owners' constitutional challenge to the Governor's COVID-19…Hon. Lance E. Walker, U.S. District JudgeUnited States District Court for the District of MaineCourtAug. 7, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-013Lujan Grisham v. Romero, 2021-NMSC-009, 483 P.3d 545, No. S-1-SC-38396 (N.M. Feb. 15, 2021)Opinion holding that the Governor and Secretary of Health are authorized to restrict or close businesses when necessary for the protection…Supreme Court of New MexicoNew MexicoCourtFeb. 15, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-016Along Came Trudy LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 330 Or App 295, 543 P3d 751 (Jan. 24, 2024), rev den, 372 Or 588 (July 18, 2024) (A178679; OLCC21V003): judicial review affirming cancellation of a Lane County restaurant and event venue's liquor license for three violations of EO 20-66 (indoor dining while prohibited)Along Came Trudy LLC, dba Along Came Trudy, Petitioner, v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, RespondentOregon Court of Appeals (Kamins, J., with Tookey, P.J., and Egan, J.); review denied by the Oregon Supreme CourtOregonCourtJan. 24, 20242020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FL-014Court decision: Henry v. DeSantis, No. 9:20-cv-80729-AHS, Doc. 9 (S.D. Fla. May 11, 2020), reported at 461 F. Supp. 3d 1244Order Denying Emergency Injunctive Relief and Dismissing Case with PrejudiceUnited States District Judge Raag SinghalFlorida (United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida)CourtMay 11, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-017JGB Enterprises, LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 325 Or App 326, 529 P3d 262 (Apr. 19, 2023) (A176066): judicial review affirming a default order suspending a Lane County saloon's liquor license for 38 days for violating EO 20-66 and OHA guidance 'that qualified as public health laws' during Extreme Risk (Jan. 4-Feb. 20, 2021)JGB Enterprises, LLC, dba Twisted River Saloon, Petitioner, v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, RespondentOregon Court of AppealsOregonCourtApr. 19, 20232021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NY-019Columbus Ale House, Inc. v. Cuomo, No. 1:20-cv-04291-BMC, Doc. 20 (E.D.N.Y. Oct. 16, 2020) (memorandum decision and order denying preliminary injunction against the midnight closing rule for New York City food service establishments)Memorandum Decision and Order, Columbus Ale House, Inc. d/b/a The Graham v. Andrew M. CuomoHon. Brian M. Cogan, U.S.D.J.New York (United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York)CourtOct. 16, 20202020 Q4Standing dutyCapacity limitCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. LA-062Supreme Court of Louisiana Order of May 15, 2020Order: no jury trials before June 30, 2020; in-person proceedings resume at 25% courtroom capacitySupreme Court of LouisianaLouisianaCourtMay 15, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-006Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley v. Sisolak, 982 F.3d 1228 (9th Cir. Dec. 15, 2020)Opinion reversing and remanding with instructions to enjoinUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitUnited States (Nevada orders)CourtDec. 15, 20202020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-026Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo; Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo, Nos. 20-3572, 20-3590, 983 F.3d 620Opinion reversing and remanding for preliminary injunctionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitUnited States (New York orders)CourtDec. 28, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. TX-047State of Texas v. El Paso County, No. 08-20-00226-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso Nov. 13, 2020) (corrected opinion) (reviewing El Paso County Emergency Order No. 13 of Oct. 29, 2020, extended by Order No. 14 to Dec. 1, 2020)Corrected Opinion: El Paso County Judge's business-closure and curfew order conflicts with GA-32 and is preemptedCourt of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas (Alley, C.J.)Texas (El Paso County)CourtNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Business closureGathering capHealth care ordersCurfew and hoursPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-COURTS-033General Administrative Order No. 2020-07: COVID-19 Emergency Measures, Modification of OperationsWinter 2020 re-tightening: all matters by videoconference except in extraordinary or compelling circumstances; judges and employees to work…Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, Circuit Court of Cook CountyCircuit Court of Cook County, IllinoisCourtNov. 23, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IL-010Fox Fire Tavern, LLC v. Pritzker, 2020 IL App (2d) 200623Reversal of a temporary restraining order against Executive Order 2020-61; the IEMA Act plainly authorizes successive disaster…Illinois Appellate Court, Second District (Justice Zenoff, with Justices Hutchinson and Brennan)Illinois (Appellate Court, Second District)CourtNov. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MN-017State of Minnesota v. Alibi Drinkery, LLC, No. 19HA-CV-20-4167, Temporary Injunction with incorporated memorandum (filed Dec. 31, 2020)Temporary Injunction: State's request granted; Defendant's request to dissolve the temporary restraining order denied; Executive Order 20-99…Minnesota District Court, First Judicial District, Dakota County (Hon. Jerome B. Abrams)Minnesota (Dakota County, First Judicial District)CourtDec. 31, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitPrimary source read
Ex. LA-063Supreme Court of Louisiana Order of June 5, 2020Order: in-person court capacity 50%; evictions remain suspended by executive actionSupreme Court of LouisianaLouisianaCourtJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. LA-065Supreme Court of Louisiana Order of February 11, 2021Order: no jury trials before April 1, 2021; local courts to determine thereafterSupreme Court of LouisianaLouisianaCourtFeb. 11, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MSY-068Order 2020-007 (COVID-19 Phase II)24th JDC Phase II: courthouse open June 5, 2020 with courtrooms limited to 12 persons; civil matters by Zoom; jury trials to recommence July…Chief Judge Ellen Shirer Kovach24th Judicial District Court, Parish of JeffersonCourtJune 3, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read

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