Federal Tort Claims Act
Description:
The Federal Tort Claims Act is the statute by which the United States authorizes tort suits to be brought against itself. With exceptions, it makes the United States liable for injuries caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any federal employee acting within the scope of his employment, in accordance with the law of the state where the act or omission occurred. This report discusses, among other things, the application of the Feres doctrine to suits for injuries caused by medic…
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Date:
April 27, 2009
Creator:
Cohen, Henry & Cohen, Henry
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department