A recent AAJ article reports that a petition is pending requesting that the Supreme Court allow active duty military personnel to sue the government. Petty Officer Nathan Hafterson died on March 26, 2006, at Naval Hospital Jacksonville after being admitted for trouble breathing. His attorneys state that it would put military members on the same footing as civilians under the Federal Tort Claims Act. This malpractice action was denied by the lower courts because a federal law (known as the Feres doctrine) prohibits active military members from suing the US government.
More rock climbing gear being recalled
November 10, 2011
The Joss Rock Climbing Cam, sold by Sierra Trading Post and manufactured in Italy is being recalled due to the risk of the devise failing unexpectedly. If you own any of these, do NOT use them. Return them to Sierra Trading Post. Cams are devises that rock climbers