U.S. Navy’s Nonadherence to Asbestos Policy Opens Door to Lawsuit

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”), which is the exclusive remedy for state law torts committed by federal employees within the scope of their employment....
By: Husch Blackwell LLP