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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
Why Latin American partners need a better way to share intel than WhatsApp
Better tools could help with a host of regional problems.
By Todd South
Family of sailor who died by suicide in brig appeals Navy’s denial of medical negligence claim
Attorneys for the parents of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Macoy Hicks, 20, contend the Navy failed to follow the letter and spirit of the law in its “arbitrary and capricious” denial.
Navy denies malpractice claim filed by family of sailor who killed himself in military jail
A law change now allows troops and surviving families to file medical malpractice claims against the services, but how that process is adjudicated remains unclear.
How a military jail failed to protect a suicidal sailor from himself
Macoy Hicks's death could be one of the first big tests of a new military medical malpractice claims process.
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.
Supreme Court justice castigates Feres Doctrine over cadet’s rape lawsuit
Justice Clarence Thomas argued it's time to rewrite the rules for troops filing claims against the government.
A culture of learning: Why the Marine Corps is promoting education, training in its new doctrine
The service is aiming to promote education, training, and continued learning among Marines so they become students of their profession.
By Diana Stancy
Got a military medical malpractice claim? Here’s how to file
Military personnel can file claims with their respective services.
By Patricia Kime
Let’s make 2020 the year injured service members finally get the right to sue DoD
At 70 years and counting, a congressional fix to the Feres Doctrine is way overdue.
By Rose Carmen Goldberg
Explainer: Can you now sue the military for medical malpractice?
Historically, service members have been blocked from filing negligence claims under the Feres doctrine.
By David P. Sheldon and Corey D. Bean