The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Army combat veteran James Rudisill, stating that he was entitled to education benefits under both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, allowing him to use up to 48 months of benefits. Rudisill, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, sued the Department of Veterans Affairs after being told he only had 11 months of eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The decision could impact roughly 1.7 million veterans, and the VA is reviewing the ruling.
Massachusetts lawyer Jeff Smith is suing the government for $9.5 million in damages after crashing his snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in severe injuries and loss of use of his left arm. Smith argues that the military was negligent for parking the helicopter on a rarely used snowmobile trail without adequate warning or illumination. The government has attempted to dismiss the case, claiming it can't be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act and shifting blame onto Smith for the accident. Smith hopes to use the damages to cover medical expenses and undergo a procedure to improve movement in his left arm.
Massachusetts lawyer Jeff Smith is suing the government for $9.5 million in damages after crashing his snowmobile into a parked Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in severe injuries including the loss of the use of his left arm. Smith argues that the military was negligent for parking the helicopter on a snowmobile trail without adequate warning or illumination. The government has attempted to dismiss the case, claiming it involves a policy decision and casting blame on Smith for the accident. Smith hopes to win the lawsuit to cover his medical expenses and improve his quality of life.
