Discretionary Function Exception Cases in Ninth Circuit

Browse 2 discretionary function exception cases decided by Ninth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Discretionary Function Exception Opinions from Ninth Circuit (2)

Fiedler v. United States

Ninth Circuit: Discretionary Function Exception Bars FTCA Claim for Aircraft Operation

Ninth Circuit · 2026-01-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Fiedler v. United States, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) ...

Wilkins v. United States

Ninth Circuit: Forest Service fire suppression decisions protected by FTCA exception

Ninth Circuit · 2025-12-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Wilkins v. United States, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act (FT...

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Q: How many discretionary function exception cases has Ninth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 2 discretionary function exception cases from Ninth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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