Federal Tort Claims Act
Coverage of Federal Tort Claims Act in the Nexus archive.
- Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier, Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., was severely injured by a bullet during a shooting outside the White House and plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, accusing them of failing to protect bystanders. The shooter, Nasire Best, was killed by Secret Service agents, but it remains unclear if their gunfire caused Del Real's injuries. The Secret Service has not confirmed responsibility, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier, Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., was severely injured by a stray bullet during a White House shooting and plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, alleging failure to protect bystanders. The Secret Service killed the shooter, Nasire Best, but has not confirmed if its agents fired the bullet that wounded Del Real. The soldier requires multiple surgeries after part of his digestive system was removed.
- Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier, Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., was severely injured by a stray bullet during a shooting outside the White House and plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, alleging failure to protect bystanders. The Secret Service killed the shooter, Nasire Best, but has not confirmed if agents fired the bullet that struck Del Real.
- $17 Million In Court Settlements Is Coming To Red Hill Families
Nearly 630 plaintiffs affected by Navy water contamination in Central Oʻahu will receive $17 million in court settlements under two lawsuits filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The DOJ described the payments as a 'just and fair resolution,' while victims criticized the amounts as insufficient to cover health damages and other losses.
- January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process
January 6 defendants are seeking millions in compensation via the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows individuals to claim damages from the government. The process grants the Justice Department unchecked discretion to settle claims, using funds from the judgment fund previously linked to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund. All claimants received pardons.
- January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process
January 6 defendants are seeking millions in compensation from the Trump administration via the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows government-related injury claims. The Justice Department has unchecked discretion over these claims, which would be paid from the judgment fund, the same source as Trump’s proposed $1.8bn slush fund. All claimants received pardons from Trump.
- Ex-WGN Staffer Who Was ‘Violently’ Thrown To Ground, Held By Feds Files $10 Million Claim
Debbie Brockman, a former WGN employee, filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after being violently thrown to the ground and detained by federal immigration agents during an October 10 incident in Lincoln Square. The agents, part of Operation Midway Blitz, accused her of assault on a federal officer, though no criminal charges were filed, and she was released after six hours without charges.
- WGN staffer files $10 million claim related to arrest during 'Operation Midway Blitz'
A WGN staffer filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after being forcefully detained and released without charges during 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Lincoln Square. The claim alleges physical and emotional injuries from the arrest, including assault and false imprisonment, with the plaintiff criticizing federal agents for violent conduct.