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
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Causation ,
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Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) ,
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In October 2023, a New York medical doctor sat down for a fateful meal with her husband and her mother-in-law at a Florida restaurant owned by the adjacent theme park. The doctor, who suffered from severe nut and dairy...more