A Marine Dies of Malignant Melanoma; A Congressman Alleges Intentional Mishandling

By Barbara Lock, MD
November 18, 2009

According to CBS news, New York Congressman Maurice Henchy asserts that Marine Carmelo Rodriguez' death from malignant melanoma was the result of intentional mishandling of his medical case in order to keep him fighting in the war.  These extremely serious allegations, far more serious than a simple allegation of misdiagnosis, have led the congressman to co-sponsor a bill to reverse the current Ferres Doctrine which forbids active duty military or their family from suing the federal government for injuries resulting from negligence.



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