Michelle Schurg, et al v. USA
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22-35193
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March 28, 2023
9th Circ. Says Forest Service Not Liable For Fire Notice
The Ninth Circuit on Tuesday sided with the U.S. government and ruled that federal officials can't be sued over their communications with the public in the face of a wildfire.
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December 05, 2022
Homeowners Tell 9th Circ. Wildfire Warning Came Too Late
A group of Montana property owners told the Ninth Circuit in oral arguments Monday that the U.S. Forest Service waited too long to warn them their homes and land were in danger from the 2017 Lolo Peak wildfire, a mistake for which the federal government should be held liable.