United States v. Feres (case)

United States v. Feres was a 1950 Supreme Court case that established the legal principle that members of the military cannot sue the U.S. government for injuries sustained in the performance of military duties. The Court ruled that such claims are barred by the "Feres Doctrine," which aims to preserve the efficiency and discipline of the armed forces by preventing personal injury lawsuits arising from military service, even if the injury was due to negligence. This decision limits soldiers' ability to seek compensation through courts for injuries incurred during military activities.