Supreme Court of the United States

Dolan v. United States Postal Service — Thomas, J., Dissenting

February 22, 2006546 U.S. 481

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents, contending that the Federal Tort Claims Act's postal exception bars a personal injury claim stemming from negligently left mail. He argues 'negligent transmission' includes ordinary delivery and that sovereign immunity waivers are construed strictly against the Government.