Who may file a claim against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act?
Any private person may file a claim against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The claimant need not be a citizen of the United States. Generally, the dependents of active duty military personnel, Retirees, and Civilians may bring a FTCA action. Active Duty Military Personnel generally cannot bring a claim for injuries to THEMSELVES except under special circumstances (but Active Duty Military Personnel may bring a claim for injuries to their dependents).
