After her son's death, Lynda Kiernan is hoping a lawsuit against the Defense Department will force military doctors to treat troops more carefully.
Legislation to overturn a ban on troops suing the military for medical malpractice still faces long odds.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal asked Trump for his support on a bill that would help victims of military medicine malpractice.
Justice Clarence Thomas blasted the decision as a mistake by the courts that deprives service members of justice.
Rep. Jackie Speier wants to overturn the Feres Doctrine, which bars such lawsuits against the Defense Department.
Lawmakers are considering changes to the Feres doctrine, which bars troops from suing the military for medical mistakes.
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