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. “
Junior Seau suicide – did multiple head injuries contribute?
January 24, 2013
Let’s start with the science. Brain tests confirm Junior Seau suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Common symptoms are depression, mood swings, insomnia and forgetfulness. He had them during his final years. Gary Plummer, Seau’s former teammate estimates Seau suffered approximately 1500 concussions in his career with the