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Description: Norfolk, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims act negligence theory.

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a United States law that allows citizens to sue the federal government for certain kinds of torts (civil wrongs) committed by its employees. This is a significant exception to the principle of sovereign immunity, which generally shields the government from being sued.

Here are some key points about the FTCA:

It waives sovereign immunity for certain torts committed by government employees acting within the scope of their employment. This means that if you are injured by a negligent government employee, such as a postal worker who crashes their truck into you, you may be able to sue the government for damages.
It does not cover all torts. There are a number of exceptions to the FTCA, including:
Discretionary function exception: This exception applies to claims arising from the government's exercise of its discretionary functions, such as decisions about military strategy or foreign policy.
Misrepresentation exception: This exception applies to claims based on misrepresentations made by the government, unless the misrepresentation was made by a law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation or prosecution.
Feres doctrine: This doctrine applies to claims arising from injuries to military service members while they are on active duty.
It has a specific set of procedural requirements. Before you can sue the government under the FTCA, you must first file an administrative claim with the relevant government agency. If the agency denies your claim, or if you do not receive a response within six months, you can then file a lawsuit in federal court.

The FTCA is an important law that allows citizens to hold the government accountable for its actions. It is a complex law, however, and it is important to consult with an attorney if you are considering filing a lawsuit under the FTCA.

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Outcome: 01/04/2024 2 Proposed Summons by Alphonso F Brown. (Breit, William) (Entered: 01/04/2024)
01/04/2024 1 Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-9293537.), filed by Alphonso F Brown. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Breit, William) (Entered: 01/04/2024)
01/04/2024 Intradistrict Transfer to Newport News Division (epri, ) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

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