tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post7932649738371356791..comments2024-03-28T22:42:40.503-04:00Comments on Southern District of Florida Blog: FECA matterDavid Oscar Markushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18386723948607633980noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-85290423597095486302008-12-15T11:16:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:16:00.000-05:00I think it is time to bring Mr. Zeelander in on th...I think it is time to bring Mr. Zeelander in on the case. I love the idea of suing the ac or other private contractors.<BR/><BR/>Mr. Zeelander,<BR/><BR/>If the Govt is also a defendant (I believe the building was owned by the Govt.), then can you get around FECA by suing the private parties and bring the govt. in that suit?<BR/><BR/>What is going to happen if the case is dismissed, can it be refiled? Can they amend the complaint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-16691810136440402712008-12-15T10:39:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:39:00.000-05:00I handle FECA cases. FECA is the exclusively remed...I handle FECA cases. FECA is the exclusively remedy for injured federal employees against the US Govt. There is a bar against suing the employer just as in most, if not all, state workers compensation laws.<BR/><BR/>However, a lawsuit might be able to be pursued against a "third party" in this sort of a situation. For example, if the building was privately owned, the landlord might be liable for the mold. Or, if the mold stems from problems with the HVAC system, and that system was maintained by a private entity, there may be a case against that "third party." <BR/><BR/>The time limitation for filing a FECA case is three years from when you knew or should have known that a job factor caused or contributed to the injury.<BR/><BR/>Jeff Zeelander<BR/>www.owcplawyer.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-50171527429310982632008-12-15T00:18:00.000-05:002008-12-15T00:18:00.000-05:00MEEESTER MARKUS!!!! Give some credit to your blogg...MEEESTER MARKUS!!!! <BR/><BR/>Give some credit to your bloggers!<BR/><BR/>How bout a "hat tip" to the Captain. He posted this story on your Blog three days ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com