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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act that named the United States as a defendant. (Associated Press file)
Sep 3, 2024

4th Circuit: United States dismissed from wrongful death suit

A federal court dismissed a wrongful death claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act involving a Marine's murder of his grandmother due to jurisdictional issues, despite arguments of negligence by his commander.

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