6 USC 442 - Litigation management

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 442.

Litigation management

(a)

Federal cause of action

(1)

In general

(2)

Jurisdiction

(b)

Special rules

In an action brought under this section for damages the following provisions apply:

(1)

Punitive damages

(2)

Noneconomic damages

(A)

In general

(B)

Definition

(c)

Collateral sources

(d)

Government contractor defense

(1)

In general

(2)

Exclusive responsibility

(3)

Certificate

(e)

Exclusion

Nothing in this section shall in any way limit the ability of any person to seek any form of recovery from any person, government, or other entity that—

(1)

attempts to commit, knowingly participates in, aids and abets, or commits any act of terrorism, or any criminal act related to or resulting from such act of terrorism; or

(2)

participates in a conspiracy to commit any such act of terrorism or any such criminal act.

(Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 863, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2239.)

cite as: 6 USC 442