[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR750.21]

[Page 394-395]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 750_GENERAL CLAIMS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart B_Federal Tort Claims Act
 
Sec. 750.21  Scope of subpart B.


    This subpart provides information regarding the administrative 
processing and consideration of claims against the United States under 
the FTCA. The FTCA is a limited waiver of sovereign immunity. Under the 
FTCA, an individual can seek money damages for personal injury, death, 
or property damage caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission 
of a Federal employee acting within the scope of employment. The FTCA 
also provides for compensation for injuries caused by certain 
intentional, wrongful conduct.

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The liability of the United States is determined in accordance with the 
law of the State where the act or omission occured.