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1/#RuleOfLaw is blind & sometimes not outcome we prefer. #WestfallAct immunity is tricky & harsh when applied. Lawsuit ends before it really begins.
Alas, I've been there before. Defamation case I handled against late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa) is cited in decision.
Alas, I've been there before. Defamation case I handled against late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa) is cited in decision.
2/We sued Cong. Murtha for defamatory statements against Marines accused of war crimes in Haditha, Iraq. His statements were proven false but Obama Administration invoked Westfall Act to cover Murtha's press comments.
At first we were allowed a deposition
rollcall.com/2007/10/26/law…
At first we were allowed a deposition
rollcall.com/2007/10/26/law…
3/But Govt successfully obtained an interlocutory appeal to DC Cir where it was not a welcome appearance
legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2008/11/co…
legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2008/11/co…
