Legal Question in Federal Tort Claims in Texas

Medmal Suit with 1 federal defendant, 1 local provider

I need to know if it is possible (or necessary) to sue a private physician in the same federal suit against a VA hospital, and, if so, do I request a jury trial in the original petition? Thanks for your help.


Asked on 10/26/99, 11:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Clark Evans Evans Law Firm

Re: Medmal Suit with 1 federal defendant, 1 local provider

You are looking at two law suits. Against the private person you would begin in a Texas state court. The action against the VA employee (actually against the U.S. Government) would be in federal court. In the federal complaint you do not ask for a jury trial. That comes later.

Clark Evans

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Answered on 10/26/99, 11:34 pm


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