32 C.F.R. § 536.34 Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical and legal malpractice claims.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) Costs, settlements, or judgments cognizable under 10 U.S.C. 1089(f) for personal injury or death caused by any physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or paramedical, or other supporting personnel (including medical and dental technicians, nurse assistants, and therapists) of DA should be forwarded to Commander, USARCS, for action and will be paid, provided: (1) The alleged negligent or wrongful actions or omissions arose in performance of medical, dental or related health care functions (including clinical studies and investigations) within the scope of employment; and (2) Such personnel provide prompt notification and delivery of all process served or received, provide such other documents, information, and assistance as requested, and cooperate in the defense of the action on the merits. (See DoD Directive 6000.6.) (b) Costs, settlements, and judgments cognizable under 10 U.S.C. 1054(f) for damages for injury of loss of property caused by any attorney, paralegal, or other member of a legal staff within the DA should be forwarded to Commander, USARCS, for action and will be paid, provided: (1) The alleged negligent or wrongful actions or omissions arose in connection with providing legal services while acting within the scope of the person's duties or employment, and (2) Such personnel provide prompt notification and delivery of all process served or received, provide such other documents, information and assistance as requested, and cooperate in the defense of the action on the merits. (See DoD Directive 6000.6.)
Title 32: National Defense
PART 536—CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Subpart B—Claims Arising From Activities of Military or Civilian Personnel or Incident to Noncombat Activities
§ 536.34 Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical and legal malpractice claims.
