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Federal Court Overseeing California Considers Whether Time Limits Should Be Extended for Minors in FTCA Claims

In a recent opinion, a federal appeals court was tasked with deciding whether a plaintiff whose Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”) claim was not properly filed as a minor could file his claim beyond the statute of limitations. The case … Continue reading

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New FTCA Case From Sixth Circuit – Josh Himes v. USA

New Federal Tort Claims Act case from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case involved an issue of whether the USA is entitled to an up-the-ladder immunity that companies enjoy under Kentucky state law. The Sixth Circuit found that … Continue reading

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