
Kansas debates settlement for gym owner who sued over COVID lockdowns
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and other key power brokers were set to meet Thursday to discuss a potential legal settlement with a Wichita gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions.
The lawsuit argued that the state used Floyd's and his business’ private property "for the benefit of the general public" when it and local officials imposed restrictions to check the spread of COVID-19. Statewide restrictions started with Kelly's order shutting down most businesses for five weeks, starting in late March 2020.
The lawsuit cited part of the state’s emergency management law that says people can seek compensation in court if their property is "commandeered or otherwise used" by state or local officials. There's been no ruling on whether shutting down or restricting a business represents a use of its property.