Most pandemic lawsuits targeted specific industries, such as nursing homes, cruise ships, universities and insurance firms. For 2021, lawyers expect to see more lawsuits against insurance firms over business interruption claims, and possibly employment class actions focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: Valery Evlakhov/Shutterstock.com) Most pandemic lawsuits targeted specific industries, such as nursing homes, cruise ships, universities and insurance firms. For 2021, lawyers expect to see more lawsuits against insurance firms over business interruption claims, and possibly employment class actions focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: Valery Evlakhov/Shutterstock.com)

Editor's Note: Read part one of this series that focuses on COVID-19 business interruption litigation.

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