A federal judge has ruled in favor of Missouri in its $24 billion lawsuit against China’s Communist Party, accusing them of hoarding protective supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey called the ruling a “landmark victory” in holding China accountable for the global impact of the virus. Judge Stephen Limbaugh issued a judgment of $24,488,825,457 against the defendants, including multiple Chinese government agencies and institutions. Bailly has vowed to collect the full amount by seizing Chinese-owned assets, including Missouri farmland. The ruling comes five years after the initial lawsuit was filed by former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, accusing China of obstructing the production, purchase, and export of critical medical equipment. The lawsuit was upheld by a court of appeals in January, with a ruling that it must be limited to accusations of supply hoarding. Missouri intends to pursue further action to ensure the defendants pay the full amount. This ruling could have broader implications for other states and countries looking to hold China accountable for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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