No. 19-8308October Term 2019Decided May 26, 2020
Gooden v. U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by an individual seeking review of a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit involving the U.S.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 26, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by an individual seeking review of a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The petitioner also requested permission to proceed without paying court fees.
Question presented
1. Whether the Feres doctrine should be overruled? 2. Whether the Feres doctrine should be narrowed to allow claims for injuries that are not related to military discipline or duty?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit / Decision released May 26, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Mar 30, 2026
- Method
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