Extending Derivative Sovereign Immunity For Government Contractors

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The Third Circuit recently affirmed entry of summary judgment in favor of General Electric (“GE”) on grounds of derivative sovereign immunity. The Third Circuit found that GE was entitled to derivative sovereign immunity under current established doctrine in Yearsley and Boyle because all of GE’s work and equipment at issue was performed and/or designed pursuant to detailed government oversite and specifications….
By: Husch Blackwell LLP
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