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.
Toyota Recalls Millions more
February 25, 2011
Toyota is recalling the 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2010 Toyota RAV4, 2009-2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2006-2007, Lexus RX 330, RX350,and RX 400,2004-2006 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to replace floor mat and retention clips.