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.
Join Us At The Buffalo Unity Bicycle Ride
July 15, 2016
Feroleto Law attorney, Joel Feroleto, with other elected officials and community leaders, is sponsoring Buffalo’s first annual “716 Unity Ride”. The purpose of the ride is to highlight the good in Buffalo and be an example of Buffalo residents’ solidarity. The bicycle ride will take place at noon,