S. 1347 would amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Detailed Summary
Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow claims for damages to be brought against the United States for personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces arising out of a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions that is provided by persons acting within the scope of their office or employment by or at the direction of the government, whether inside or outside the United States.
Prohibits a claim under this Act from being reduced by the amount of any benefit received under a Servicemember's Group Life Insurance policy.
Makes this Act inapplicable to any claim arising out of the combatant activities of the Armed Forces during the time of armed conflict.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/24/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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