Government Liability

Legal principles governing the liability of the federal government

1. Ellis v. United States of America et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2023)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsEllisInstitutionsUnited States District Court
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;Federal Civil Rights;Government Liability;Bivens Action

1. Fleming et al v. Tennessee Valley Authority

2. Jurisdiction: United States (July 17, 2023)
3. VictimsFlemingDefendantsTennessee Valley AuthorityPlaintiffsFlemingInstitutionsTennessee Valley Authority
4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Government Liability;Workplace Safety;Energy Law

1. Knight v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 6, 2023)
3. VictimsKnightDefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsKnightInstitutionsUnited States District Court
4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Sovereign Immunity;Civil Litigation;Government Liability

1. Williams v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States of America (March 27, 2023)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsWilliams
4. Case Tags: Federal Tort Claims Act;Constitutional Law;Civil Procedure;Government Liability

1. Kailing v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 31, 2026)
3. DefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsKailing
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;Federal Tort Claims;Civil Rights;Government Liability

1. Ogles v. Birmingham, City of

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (2026-03-05)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: John Ogles, Defendant: City of Birmingham, Alabama
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;First Amendment;Free Speech;Government Liability

1. Robinson v. Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs, State of et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (March 10, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: James Robinson; Defendants: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State of Alabama, Commissioner John Doe
4. Case Tags: Employment Discrimination;Veterans' Rights;Disability Accommodation;Government Liability

1. Foy v. Jefferson County Department of Human Resources

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 27, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jane Foy (Plaintiff, mother); Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (Defendant, government agency)
4. Case Tags: Constitutional Law;Due Process;Child Custody;Government Liability