Can I Sue the Tennessee Valley Authority?
I was in an automobile wreck with a truck driven by an employee of the TVA? Can I sue the driver and the TVA for my injuries?
You can sue the TVA, but there is a special process that must be followed. The TVA can only be sued in federal court after the failure of a special claims process.
The law that gives you the right to sue the TVA is the Federal Tort Claims Act. The claim must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. A special claim form must be used to file the case with TVA. If TVA rejects the claim or does not act on it within six months you will have to file suit in federal court.
It is suggested that you seek the advice of an experienced lawyer to guide you through this process.
