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.
John Feroleto to present “NY Labor Law” to colleagues
October 9, 2012
The New York State Trial Lawyers Association has asked attorney John Feroleto to present the topic of New York State Labor Law to other attorneys at a seminar being held on Thursday, October 11, 2012. John is often asked to give presentations to other trial attorneys on more