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.
The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks
December 7, 2010
As a product safety attorney and parent, I am always concerned when a product places the safety of our children at risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today that there is a recall of The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks. The installed latches can