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.
Surge in Artificial Hip Complaints
August 24, 2011
Metal on metal artificial hips are causing problems, as reported here in the past.
Now, is getting more attention than ever in the media. According to the New York Times article, there have been more than 5000 reports to the FDA, this year alone. Some of the devices