In 2020, COVID-19 was one of the leading causes of death and illness in the United States, with both Pennsylvania and New Jersey reporting significant rates of infections and deaths. Despite efforts to curb the virus, COVID-19 continues to affect many communities. A developing legal question is whether civil tort liability may be imposed against individuals or organizations that allegedly contributed to the pandemic's spread, by act or omission. Plaintiffs attorneys are advertising for clients affected by the virus, and a number of tort cases already have been filed. As discussed below, a patchwork of state and federal measures provide limited tort immunities.