A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Missouri in a significant lawsuit against the Chinese Communist Party, awarding the state $24 billion. The lawsuit accused China of withholding protective supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey stated that this ruling is a major win for the state and aims to hold China responsible for the pandemic's impact.
• China did not appear in court, but Bailey emphasized their responsibility for the suffering caused.
• The judgment amounts to over $24 billion, which is six times larger than any previous judgment in Missouri's history.
• Judge Stephen Limbaugh confirmed that Missouri presented sufficient evidence to prove China's liability.
• The ruling involves multiple Chinese entities, including the Communist Party, the National Health Commission, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
• Bailey indicated plans to seize Chinese-owned properties in Missouri if the judgment is not paid.
• This decision comes five years after a lawsuit was initiated by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt in 2020, originally accusing China of obstructing the supply of critical medical equipment.
• An appeals court supported Missouri's claims regarding supply hoarding, overturning a lower court's dismissal of the case.
The ruling represents a significant legal victory for Missouri in its efforts to hold China accountable for actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the U. S. and China over the pandemic's origins and its consequences.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/missouri-wins-24-billion-judgment-china-covid-lawsuit
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