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Supreme Court to Rule on Postal Service's Mail Handling Lawsuit

11/27/2025

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A U.S. Supreme Court case challenges the U.S. Postal Service's immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act for lost or mishandled mail.
Texas landlord Lebene Konan alleges postal employees intentionally withheld her mail due to racial bias.
The Fifth Circuit reversed the lower court's dismissal, ruling the case does not fit the FTCA exemption.
A ruling is expected next year, with concerns about a flood of litigation if Konan prevails.

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Story summary

A U.S. Supreme Court case challenges the U.S. Postal Service's immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act for lost or mishandled mail.
Texas landlord Lebene Konan alleges postal employees intentionally withheld her mail due to racial bias.
The Fifth Circuit reversed the lower court's dismissal, ruling the case does not fit the FTCA exemption.
A ruling is expected next year, with concerns about a flood of litigation if Konan prevails.