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W.D. Martin, Jr. v. United States of America
Date: 04-11-2024
Case Number: 6:24-cv-01028
Judge: Daniel D. Crabtree
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Sedgwick County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Gary E. Patterson
Defendant's Attorney: No Appearance
Description:
Wichita, Kansas personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory.
The United States government has sovereign immunity, which means it cannot be sued without its consent. This is based on the legal doctrine that the sovereign (or king) was not liable to the people.
In 1946 the passage of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) established the process for pursuing a claim for damages resulting from negligent or wrongful acts or omissions committed by any government employee acting within the scope of their employment.
Many states have also passed their own rules establishing how state and local governments can be sued–but FTCA specifically applies when a federal employee causes harm or damages.
This guide to the Federal Tort Claims Act helps you to understand how the Act affects your right to pursue a claim for
The United States government has sovereign immunity, which means it cannot be sued without its consent. This is based on the legal doctrine that the sovereign (or king) was not liable to the people.
In 1946 the passage of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) established the process for pursuing a claim for damages resulting from negligent or wrongful acts or omissions committed by any government employee acting within the scope of their employment.
Many states have also passed their own rules establishing how state and local governments can be sued–but FTCA specifically applies when a federal employee causes harm or damages.
This guide to the Federal Tort Claims Act helps you to understand how the Act affects your right to pursue a claim for
Outcome:
Settled and dismissed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of W.D. Martin, Jr. v. United States of America?
The outcome was: Settled and dismissed.
Which court heard W.D. Martin, Jr. v. United States of America?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Sedgwick County), KS. The presiding judge was Daniel D. Crabtree.
Who were the attorneys in W.D. Martin, Jr. v. United States of America?
Plaintiff's attorney: Gary E. Patterson. Defendant's attorney: No Appearance.
When was W.D. Martin, Jr. v. United States of America decided?
This case was decided on April 11, 2024.