The U.S. Supreme Court just shut the door on a high-profile COVID lawsuit, according to the Times Union, refusing to hear claims that a 2020 nursing home policy caused deaths.
The decision leaves intact a lower court ruling that dismissed the case against Andrew M. Cuomo and his team. Judges granted them qualified immunity, shielding officials unless they knowingly violate clear legal rights.
Families argued the directive forced facilities to accept COVID-positive patients, worsening outbreaks. Critics say wording created confusion, while Cuomo’s camp insists it followed federal guidance and multiple probes found no wrongdoing.
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