According to a recent AAJ article the legal rights of servicemembers injured by medical negligence would be restored under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate. The article states that a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Feres v. United States prevents servicemembers on active duty from holding the government accountable for non-combat related injuries. This decision strips military families of their right to seek redress through our civil justice system. The Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act (S. 1347 / H.R. 1478), sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), would offer servicemembers injured by medical negligence the same protections currently provided to veterans.

Buffalo runner Liz Randall wins Toronto Marathon!
Buffalo has a great running community and more than it’s fair share of great runners. We should all be very proud of Liz Randall, who won the Toronto Marathon Sunday! Check the picture of Liz, Bill Rodgers, Kathryn Spritzer and a very substantial trophy on the Checkers AC