Lightroom Classic: Hanging on Import

I am sorry to hear about your import issues, Paul. 

With Lightroom closed: Can you see your card reader in Windows Explorer?  If so, can you drag files from the card to a Desktop Folder?  If you disconnect your Card Reader from the machine and then launch Lightroom will it import the folder you've just populated?

@Paul Hagen: Additionally please provide number of files you are trying to Import. Version of your CF/SD Card will also help. If you leave it to Import, does it show any progress?

I've had the same problem for a long time. I use the newest Mac OS (have had the issue through several updates) and import from a Lexar 32GB SDHC II put directly into the Mac's card slot. 

The issue appears from time to time, quite often, but I don't think the number of images on the card has any infuence. The only way to escape when it hangs, is to force quit and start over again. 

I don't think I have experienced this problem if I first copy the files to the computer and import from there. So this is of course a simple workaraound, only slightly more cumbersome.