Contract parties have focused in particular on any applicable force majeure clauses. The use of these contractual and legal defenses has increased greatly since the start of the COVID. Recent cases include BAE Indus v. Agrati Medina and Isuzu N. Am. v. Progressive Metal Mfg.
Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to.