Radiation litigation in retrospect
Journal Article
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· Radiat. Res.; (United States)
Most of the radiation litigation filed against the United States pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act has been defended by asserting federal sovereign immunity or by proving that the plaintiff's injury is unrelated to his radiation exposure. This paper reports that the second defense is best advanced by comprehensive pretrial investigation of the plaintiff's claim, which frequently results in voluntary dismissal of the legal action.
- Research Organization:
- United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6072761
- Journal Information:
- Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 117:2; ISSN RAREA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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