The old ones with underlying health issues are always the first to go. Still, sounds like you have a good case for damages. I would join the class action. https://www.bermanlawgroup.com/practice-area/class-action/coronavirus-class-action
If this pandemic doesn't finally kill my cartridge, nothing will
I have an ancient Linn Arkiv B cartridge. I've known now for a few years that sooner or later, the thing will simply quit on me. I've probably listened to more vinyl in the last month than in the preceding year. If this doesn't finally do in my Arkiv B, it will last until the next millennia.