32 CFR § 750.54 - Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical or legal malpractice claims.

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title: "32 CFR § 750.54 - Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical or legal malpractice claims."
title_number: 32
title_name: "National Defense"
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section_name: "Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical or legal malpractice claims."
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part_name: "GENERAL CLAIMS REGULATIONS"
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# 750.54 Payment of costs, settlements, and judgments related to certain medical or legal malpractice claims.

(a) *General.* Requests for reimbursement/indemnification of costs, settlements, and judgments cognizable under 10 U.S.C. 1089(f) [for personal injury or death caused by any physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, paramedic, or other supporting personnel (including medical and dental technicians, nurse assistants, and therapists)] or 10 U.S.C. 1054(f) (for damages for injury or loss of property caused by any attorney, paralegal, or other member of a legal staff) while acting as DON personnel will be paid if:

(1) The alleged negligent or wrongful actions or omissions arose in connection with either providing health care functions or legal services and within the scope of employment; and

(2) Such personnel furnish prompt notification and delivery of all process served or received, and other documents, information, and assistance as requested; and cooperate in defending the action on the merits.

(b) *Requests for Indemnification.* All requests for indemnification for personal liability of DON personnel for acts or omissions arising out of assigned duties shall be forwarded to the Judge Advocate General for action.