The Federal Claims Tort Act has it's little sister versions among the states and municipalities.
My daughter is an environmental lawyer. There is no money in going after any level of government for such matters. Now private entities......that's another matter.
They not talking about a tort, they’re talking about a criminal matter.
“There is no money in going after any level of government for such matters”
Why? Because the deck is so stacking against anyone bringing a suit?
I would swear just the opposite, as they have the taxpayer’s pockets to pick for any free/fine/judgement.