Isabelita Mas v. United States of America

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

This appeal requires us to delve into the tort law of Puerto Rico. Appellant sued the United States pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2671 et seq., for damages arising out of a slip-and-fall accident. The district court judge dismissed the suit, finding that appellant failed to establish any negligence leading to the accident. 784 F.Supp. 945. Appellant contends that the district court judge incorrectly construed Puerto Rico law in requiring that showing. We disagree with appellant and thus affirm.

THE FACTS

The facts are rather simple.…