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Sovereign Immunity

The U.S. Geological Survey’s decision to leave an aerial cable unmarked was a policy consideration and the agency is immune from lawsuits resulting from a helicopter crash after hitting the cable, the Ninth Circuit ruled Friday.

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Geological Survey’s decision to leave an aerial cable unmarked was a policy consideration and the agency is immune from lawsuits resulting from a helicopter crash after hitting the cable, the Ninth Circuit ruled Friday.

Categories / Appeals, Government, Personal Injury

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