As a sovereign entity, the United States government is immune from suit unless it consents to be sued. However, its sovereign immunity may be waived under certain circumstances under the Federal Torts Claim Act (“FTCA”),...more
4/23/2025
/ Asbestos Litigation ,
Causation ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) ,
Government Agencies ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Occupational Exposure ,
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Toxic Exposure ,
U.S. Navy ,
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New York’s Court of Appeals recently reversed a $16,500,000 asbestos jury verdict in a case brought by decedent Florence Nemeth and her husband, who alleged that Mrs. Nemeth’s cancer was caused by her use of Desert Flower...more