5th Circ. Says Gov't May Be Liable For Steward's Truck Hit

By Braden Campbell · July 7, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT

A Fifth Circuit panel said Tuesday that the government may owe damages to a woman a Customs and Border Protection agent and union officer struck with his truck, reversing a ruling that...

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Case Information

Case Title

Barrier v. USA

Case Number

25-50675

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

2350 Motor Vehicle

Date Filed

August 19, 2025