Military Law,
Government,
Civil Litigation
Aug. 8, 2023
Feres Doctrine's day off
The federal government paid almost $1 million to settle a military sexual assault lawsuit even though it is immune from being sued in such cases.
Unlike their civilian counterparts, women who are sexually assaulted in the military have not been able to sue for their injuries. The reason victims of sexual assaults in the military cannot sue the government is the Feres Doctrine. But Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser sued General John E. Hyten, in his personal capacity, for sexual assaults he inflicted upon her while she was serving in the United States Army. On July 13, 2023, the United Sta...
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