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.

Surgical mesh – What you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the agency responsible for protecting the public by making sure that food, drugs, and products are safe to be used. The FDA has reported that surgical mesh, in particular transvaginal mesh is causing serious injuries. The FDA is also reporting that