2014 - Page 3 of 5 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Volunteer Can’t Sue Government for Outbreak in VA Hospital

A former volunteer at the Pittsburgh Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospital tried to sue the government because he contracted Legionnaire’s disease, a severe form of pneumonia, during an unreported outbreak. According to the federal government, however, he can’t sue. As  a volunteer, he is technically considered an “employee,” despite the fact that he may not be…

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