Explore 3 court opinions on Government Tort Liability. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ninth Circuit: Discretionary Function Exception Bars FTCA Claim for Aircraft Operation
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) ...
FTCA Statute of Limitations: Discovery Rule Requires Knowledge of Injury and Cause
Barrett v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on January 14, 2026, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the D.C. Circuit's decision, holding that the "d...
Ninth Circuit: Forest Service fire suppression decisions protected by FTCA exception
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...