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