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.
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At Feroleto Law we understand that filing a lawsuit can be a stressful experience for you. We are compassionate with our clients but tough with insurance companies who are trying to deny your claims. We want to be sure that your top priority is healing while we work
