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Date: 10-11-2024
Case Style:
Patricia Elizabeth Stokes v. United States of America
Case Number: 1:24-CV-293
Judge: Brendan Abell Hurson
Court: United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Charles R. Gayle
Description:
Baltimore, Maryland Federal Tort Claims Act personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that allows private citizens to sue the United States for torts committed by federal employees:
What it does
The FTCA allows individuals to sue the United States in federal court for personal injury, property damage, or death caused by a federal employee's negligence or wrongful act.
When it applies
The FTCA applies when a federal employee acts within the scope of their official duties.
How to file a claim
To file a claim, the claimant must show that they were injured or their property was damaged by a federal employee, and that the employee's actions were negligent or wrongful.
What happens if a claim is denied
If a claim is denied, the claimant can request a reconsideration within 30 days of receiving the written notification.
Difficulty of FTCA cases
FTCA cases can be difficult to win because the government has put provisions in place to protect itself. It's important to have an experienced firm to help navigate the process.
The FTCA was enacted in 1946, and its provisions are found at 28 U.S.C. §1346(b), §1402(b), §2401(b), and §§2671-2680.
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Outcome: SETTLEMENT ORDER DISMISSING case with each party to bear its own costs unless otherwise agreed without prejudice to the right of a party to move for good cause to reopen this action if settlement is not consummated. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 10/11/2024. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
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