QUESTION
Can I sue the army for accident caused by soldier?
Asked on Aug 20th, 2013 on Personal Injury - California
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Can I sue the army for accident caused by soldier on pass, on duty, in uniform just back from deployment?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
I don't think so. There is a law, known as Governmental Immunity. You can sue the soldier, however.
Answered on Sep 11th, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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Well, you can if the facts and law justify it. You did not say what the facts were.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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You can if the accident occurred within the scope of his employment. Otherwise., you cannot. I cannot tell from what you write whether it was within the scope of employment.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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Not if he was on a personal leave unless he was driving an army vehicle.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 10:38 AM
If he was acting in the course of his employment wit the army, you would need to first file a governmental tort claim form as you would be eventually suing the federal government.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 10:37 AM
James Eugene Hasser
If he was on duty, you might be able to sue the Army. If he was on personal pass, I think not; you'll be able to go after him, individually, though.
Answered on Aug 28th, 2013 at 10:37 AM