The AAJ, citing the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reported today that ” The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill to give active duty members of the military the right to file medical malpractice suits against the government. In a 14-12 vote along strict party lines, the Democratic controlled panel Wednesday sent the bill to the full House where supporters contend the measure to repeal the so-called Feres Doctrine stands a good chance of winning approval. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-NY), whose subcommittee backed the bill, said eliminating the lawsuit ban was a question of fundamental fairness. “

Fire Gel Recall Expands
As a products liability attorney in Western New York and the Buffalo area, I am concerned when products reach store shelves with the potential to cause serious injury to its users. The Consumer Products Safety Commission and nine manufacturers of portable gel fuels this week expanded the voluntary