Peace Corps Settles Wrongful-Death Suit for $750,000 Over Medical Negligence

The Peace Corps has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of a 24-year-old volunteer who died of undiagnosed malaria in Comoros. The federal government did not admit guilt or liability, but the settlement is unusual as suing the government is a complicated process. The volunteer's family accused the Peace Corps of negligent medical care and faulted the agency's officials in Washington for failing to take action. The Peace Corps has faced scrutiny for its medical care in the past and has been sued by applicants for rescinding invitations based on mental health reasons.