Legal Question in Military Law in California

Medical Mal Practice?

A doctor prescribed me a powerful and highly addictive painkiller (oxycontin). After becoming addicted and consulting several other doctors they all agree that the medication was far to powerful for my condition and not appropriate. I have know found out that this doc has a history of overprescribing, do I have a case for a lawsuit?


Asked on 10/18/07, 6:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

Re: Medical Mal Practice?

Are you active duty or civilian? It makes a difference. Lawsuits by military members are generally barred by what's called the Feres Doctrine.

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Answered on 10/18/07, 9:01 pm


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