INDIAN LANDS: Suit to mandate BIA to partition land on Crow Reservation consistent with a settlement agreement barred by sovereign immunity… “Indian” rather than “Native” used for consistency with caselaw and in a political sense… Watters reversed. [Read more…]
FTCA, VA nurse’s claims against US
FTCA: VA nurse’s claims against US barred by sovereign immunity… Watters affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
FTCA/Indians, high-speed pursuit deaths/injuries
FTCA/INDIANS: Material fact issues preclude summary judgment as to discretionary function exception and contributory negligence of drivers of 2 vehicles involved in high-speed pursuit Reservation accidents… Morris. [Read more…]
Directed verdict, med-mal, lasting hoarseness
DIRECTED VERDICT for med-mal Defendant, lasting vocal hoarseness & difficulty swallowing following cervical surgery… Harada. [Read more…]