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OPM.gov / Frequently Asked Questions / Federal Tort Claims Act FAQ / General
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General

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Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2675, an individual seeking to claim damages allegedly caused by an OPM employee acting within the scope of his or her official duties must first present a written claim for money damages to OPM.  OPM must issue a final denial of the claim before the claimant may sue OPM.  If OPM does not make a final disposition of a claim within six months after it is filed, the claimant may choose to deem the claim denied and file suit against OPM in an appropriate United States district court.
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