Latest "Feres Doctrine" stories

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Katie Blanchard speaks with a nurse before surgery Sept. 6, 2019 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

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

7 weeks 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

2 months ago

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.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 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

18 months ago

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.

By Meghann Myers

19 months ago

Got a military medical malpractice claim? Here’s how to file

Military personnel can file claims with their respective services.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

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