Latest "military lawsuits" stories

Bid to allow troops to sue for military medical malpractice hits Senate snag

Legislation to overturn a ban on troops suing the military for medical malpractice still faces long odds.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn prohibition on military malpractice cases

Justice Clarence Thomas blasted the decision as a mistake by the courts that deprives service members of justice.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

New measure would allow troops to sue for military malpractice mistakes

Rep. Jackie Speier wants to overturn the Feres Doctrine, which bars such lawsuits against the Defense Department.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

House panel takes aim at legal roadblock to military malpractice lawsuits

The Feres Doctrine has been used to stop lawsuits against the military on a host of negligence and malpractice charges.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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