FTCA, FECA, CECA, BOPCA, Bivens Scenario Questions

An inmate slips on a wet floor because staff failed to place a warning sign. The inmate is seeking money from the federal government for negligence. 

FTCA

A correctional officer intentionally uses excessive force that violates an inmate's clearly established constitutional rights. The inmate wants money from the officer personally.

Bivens

An inmate believes he was wrongly found guilty at a disciplinary hearing and wants his good conduct time restored.

Habeas Corpus

While responding to an emergency, a staff member injures their back on the job and needs reimbursement for medical expenses.

FECA

A staff member's personal eyeglasses are damaged while performing official duties.

CECA

A BOP staff member's personally owned flashlight is damaged during a cell extraction.

BOPCA

Which claim has a $1,000 maximum reimbursement?

BOPCA

Which claim has a $40,000 maximum reimbursement?

CECA

Which legal action is filed against the United States?

FTCA

Which legal action is filed against an individual correctional officer?

Bivens

To receive qualified immunity in a Bivens lawsuit, an employee must:

Be acting within scope of duty and not Violating clearly established constitutional rights

Staff member has 2 days to file which claim?

FECA

An inmate is challenging his security classification and wants it changed—not money.

Habeas Corpus

Which claim considers depreciation when determining reimbursement?

CECA

Which claim does NOT consider depreciation?

BOPCA

Which of the following is NOT an inmate lawsuit?

FECA

A staff member slips on ice in the institution parking lot while reporting for work and suffers a broken wrist. Which claim applies?

FECA

A laptop personally owned by a staff member and used for official work is damaged during an inmate disturbance. Which claim is most appropriate?

CECA