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Supreme Court revives wounded veteran's lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

Supreme Court revives wounded veteran's lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a wounded veteran to continue his lawsuit against a government contractor linked to a suicide bombing. The veteran, Winston Hencely, was hurt in 2016 at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan while stopping a bomber from attacking a race.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Winston Hencely.
  • Hencely is a former Army Specialist wounded in Afghanistan in 2016.
  • The injury happened while he stopped a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest.
  • The bomber was working for a government contractor at the time.
  • The attack occurred during a Veterans Day weekend 5K race at Bagram Airfield.
  • The ruling allows Hencely to sue the contractor involved in the bombing.
  • The case involves government contractor liability for actions of its employees.
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