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. “
Veteran Courts gaining national attention
September 25, 2009
On Wednesday, September 16, 2009 local Buffalo attorney (and a good friend of ours), Jennifer P. Stergion, Esq. participated in a Round table on Veterans Treatment Courts in Washington D.C.