North Carolina Supreme Court says bar owners' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue
North Carolina Supreme Court says bar owners' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue

The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued favorable rulings for bars seeking compensation for COVID-19 restrictions
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, confirming that the North Carolina Supreme Court has made rulings favorable to bar owners seeking compensation for COVID-19 restrictions. There is a slight bias due to the limited scope and focus on the bar owners' perspective, but the core claim is supported by multiple sources. The article could benefit from including the state's perspective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: North Carolina Supreme Court has issued favorable rulings for bars seeking compensation for COVID-19 restrictions.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that the North Carolina Supreme Court says bar owners' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue.
- Verification Source #2: Indicates the lawsuits are related to Roy Cooper's decision to keep private bars closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Verification Source #3: States that the North Carolina Supreme Court held that business interruption losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic can qualify as a “direct physical loss” to business.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that the state Appeals Court ruled that bar owners could proceed with lawsuits against the governor.
- Verification Source #5: Indicates that litigation filed by several bars and their owners could go to trial.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: North Carolina Supreme Court says bar owners' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue.
- Source 3: The North Carolina Supreme Court held that business interruption losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic can qualify as a “direct physical loss” to business.