| Personal Injury Actions between Spouses |
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| When spouses commit torts against each other, a cause of action may or may not be available to the injured spouse. It depends upon the jurisdiction and the type of injury. More... |
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| Immunity among Members of the Armed Forces |
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| Members of the armed forces are generally immune from liability for tort actions that may be brought by other members of the armed forces. Such type of immunity is referred to as intra-military immunity or the Feres doctrine. More... |
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| The Jones Act -- Negligence Claims |
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| An injured seaman may sue his employer for damages under the Jones Act if the employer's negligence contributed to the seaman's injury. Under the Jones Act, the seaman is only required to prove that the employer's negligence was a cause, however slight, of the seaman's injury. More... |
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| Liability of a Cruise Ship for Emotional Distress Claims |
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| Under the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, cruise ships may use ticket contracts to disclaim liability for emotional distress, mental suffering, and psychological injury claims by passengers. More... |
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| The Military Claims Act |
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| When a person has died, has sustained injuries, or has sustained property damage as a result of the activities of military personnel or civilians who are employed by the military, the person or his or her representative may be entitled to recover damages from the federal government under the Military Claims Act (MCA). More... |
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