Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680, waives the sovereign immunity of the United States for certain tort claims, allowing individuals to sue the federal government for injuries caused by the negligent or wrongful acts of government employees acting within the scope of their employment.</p><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li><strong>Administrative claim:</strong> Must file an administrative claim with the responsible federal agency within 2 years of the incident</li><li><strong>Six-month waiting period:</strong> Agency has 6 months to respond before suit can be filed</li><li><strong>Exclusive remedy:</strong> FTCA is the exclusive remedy for tort claims against the United States</li><li><strong>No jury trial:</strong> FTCA cases are tried to a judge, not a jury</li></ul>