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In a first, Missouri sues China over coronavirus economic losses
Reuters ^ | April 21 2020 | Reuters

Posted on 04/21/2020 1:25:40 PM PDT by rintintin

Missouri on Tuesday became the first U.S. state to sue the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus, saying that China's response to the outbreak that originated in Wuhan city led to devastating economic losses in the state.

The civil lawsuit, filed in federal court by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, alleges negligence, among other claims. The complaint alleges Missouri and its residents have suffered possibly tens of billions of dollars in economic damages, and seeks cash compensation.

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1 posted on 04/21/2020 1:25:40 PM PDT by rintintin
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To: rintintin

Godd for MO...we need about 40 other states to join in.


2 posted on 04/21/2020 1:34:08 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: rintintin

Repay the stimulus checks.
If China doesnt pay...we won’t buy...


3 posted on 04/21/2020 1:34:28 PM PDT by Daniel Ramsey (Thank YOU President Trump, finally we can do what America does best, to be the best)
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To: rintintin

Sweet. I hope this is just the first of many lawsuits.


4 posted on 04/21/2020 1:34:33 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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5 posted on 04/21/2020 1:37:01 PM PDT by plain talk
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Yes! We are the “Show me state” for a reason.


6 posted on 04/21/2020 1:47:20 PM PDT by Ymani Cricket (Pressure makes diamonds - General Patton)
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To: rintintin

IANAL, but isn’t suing a sovereign state mostly just a waste of time?


7 posted on 04/21/2020 1:59:14 PM PDT by Campion (What part of "shall not be infringed" don't they understand?)
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We can sue and take any property owned by such sovereign state. See Iran.


8 posted on 04/21/2020 2:08:08 PM PDT by Starcitizen (Communist China needs to be treated like the parish country it is. Send it back to 1971)
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To: Starcitizen

Cancel any debt owed to ChiCom thugs ruling China as [Paid in Full].


9 posted on 04/21/2020 2:30:40 PM PDT by gasport (fiasco:HCQ::0bamaCare:TrumpCare)
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To: rintintin

Just curious what jurisdiction is handling the suit.

My guess is that no one from China will show up.


10 posted on 04/21/2020 2:44:41 PM PDT by ImpBill (Conservative voter sans political Party!)
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To: rintintin
States with Republican Governors will sue the ChiComs...those with Rat Governors will sue Trump.
11 posted on 04/21/2020 3:07:30 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (The Rats Can't Get Over The Fact That They Lost A Rigged Election)
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To: rintintin

Since Missouri is planning on reopening against the recommendation of local health care people and without meeting the guidelines recommended by the White House then can people who contract Covid after the reopening sue the state for negligence among other claims?


12 posted on 04/21/2020 3:36:02 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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We need to get on with discovery to get to the bottom of this terrorist attack.


13 posted on 04/21/2020 4:46:11 PM PDT by iontheball
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