Cesaroni v. United States

ORDER

EDENFIELD, District Judge.

This litigation is before the Court for adjudication following a final hearing held on March 11, 1985.

I. Background

A. Procedural History

Plaintiff Michael J. Cesaroni, Jr. filed this action against defendant United States of America (“the Government”) on November 16, 1983, claiming damages pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680. On February 17, 1984, plaintiff amended his complaint to add an alternative cause of action in contract under the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 741-52. Defendant answered the complaint and the…