What is the test for barring medical malpractice claims against an off-duty service member who sustained injuries in an incident to service?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Wake v. U.S., 89 F.3d 53 (2nd Cir. 1996):

In examining whether a service member's injuries were incurred "incident to service," the courts consider various factors, with no single factor being dispositive. The individual's status as a member of the military at the time of the incident giving rise to the claim is relevant. See, e.g., Persons v. United States, 925 F.2d 292, 296 (9th Cir.1991) (barring medical malpractice claim because off-duty service member "enjoyed the use of the naval hospital solely by virtue of his status as a serviceman") (internal quotations omitted); Appelhans v. United States, 877 F.2d 309, 311-12 (4th Cir.1989) (barring medical malpractice claim of service member on excess leave pending discharge).

Other Questions


What is the test for barring medical malpractice claims that allege negligent medical care caused the death of a service member? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a prisoner entitled to a claim for medical malpractice under section 1983 of the Criminal Code because of a difference in opinion between prison medical staff and prisoner medical staff? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there any case law where a plaintiff's medical malpractice claim that the medical treatment he received was medically unacceptable? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a claim against a health and social services provider for failing to provide adequate medical and dental care in the context of medical malpractice? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a member of the armed services bring a tort claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a state-law negligence or medical malpractice claim against a plaintiff have a cognizable federal claim? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can an active duty service member sue a reservist for damages for injuries sustained during their training? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on medical malpractice in medical malpractices? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a medical malpractice action, is a plaintiff entitled to damages intended to provide for future medical services? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts treated medical indifference claims in medical malpractice cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.