Supreme Court Rules Wounded Soldier Can Sue Contractor for Negligence in Combat Zone

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has permitted a U.S. Army specialist to sue Fluor Corp., a military contractor, for alleged negligence. This ruling stems from injuries sustained during a 2016 suicide bombing at Bagram air base in Afghanistan. The decision potentially simplifies the process for service members injured in combat zones to seek damages from contractors if negligence is claimed.