Latest "Feres Doctrine" stories

Pentagon raises cap on military medical malpractice claims

Changes would increase the amount of compensation troops can receive.

By Meghann Myers

7 weeks ago

The Supreme Court is seen on April 21, 2023, in Washington.

Soldiers’ attempt to sue Army for negligence may end before it begins

Two soldiers have accused the Army of negligence in a sprawling sexual abuse scandal. A decades-old court ruling stands in their way.

By Zamone Perez

2 months ago

DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law

The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 months ago

Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.

For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

14 months ago

Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships

The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

It’s official: Here’s how troops can file military medical malpractice claims

While servicemember advocates question the transparency of the new Pentagon process, they say the changes announced Thursday are a good start.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago