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Liability Issues – Public Sector(Cont’d)Public sector (Cont’d)• Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”)– Government waives immunity except for“discretionary functions”– Waiver allows suits under state’s tort law(but no strict liability)– “Discretionary function” – conduct (a)involving element of judgment or choice,and (b) based on public policyconsiderations25

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