"The Supreme Court issued a decision in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation allowing a former soldier to sue a defense contractor under state law, reflecting an unusual coalition among justices."
"Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the majority, joined by Trump appointees Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch, as well as the three liberal justices, indicating a shift in judicial perspectives on foreign war powers."
"Spc. Winston Hencely's heroic actions likely prevented a far greater tragedy during a suicide bombing at a military base, leading to his serious injuries and subsequent lawsuit against Fluor Corporation."
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, allowing a former soldier to sue a defense contractor for negligence. Justice Clarence Thomas led a coalition of justices, including Trump appointees and liberal justices, reflecting a unique stance on foreign war powers. The case arose from a suicide bombing at a military base in Afghanistan, where Spc. Winston Hencely intervened, preventing greater tragedy. Hencely suffered severe injuries and subsequently sued Fluor for failing to supervise a local hire who posed a threat.
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