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 presents for the National Business Institute
June 20, 2012
On Thursday, June 21, 2012 John Feroleto is serving as a speaker in the Advanced Trial Tactics Program through NBI (National Business Institute). John’s presentation will focus on finding and dealing with experts for trial.