[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: 32CFR750.54]

[Page 408]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 750_GENERAL CLAIMS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart C_Military Claims Act
 
Sec. 750.54  Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to 
certain medical or legal malpractice claims.

    (a) General. Requests for reimbursement/indemnification of costs, 
settlements, and judgments cognizable under 10 U.S.C. 1089(f) [for 
personal injury or death caused by any physician, dentist, nurse, 
pharmacist, paramedic, or other supporting personnel (including medical 
and dental technicians, nurse assistants, and therapists)] or 10 U.S.C. 
1054(f) (for damages for injury or loss of property caused by any 
attorney, paralegal, or other member of a legal staff) while acting as 
DON personnel will be paid if:
    (1) The alleged negligent or wrongful actions or omissions arose in 
connection with either providing health care functions or legal services 
and within the scope of employment; and
    (2) Such personnel furnish prompt notification and delivery of all 
process served or received, and other documents, information, and 
assistance as requested; and cooperate in defending the action on the 
merits.
    (b) Requests for Indemnification. All requests for indemnification 
for personal liability of DON personnel for acts or omissions arising 
out of assigned duties shall be forwarded to the Judge Advocate General 
for action.