Shihadeh ex rel. Shihaden v. United States

MEMORANDUM

This case was tried before the Court on November 11 and 14, 1980. At the close of trial, after the Court had fully considered the evidence adduced, the Court rendered its decision on the issue of liability, but reserved its resolution on the issue of damages for a later determination. The following memorandum sets forth the amount of damages to be awarded to the plaintiffs as well as the underlying reasons for the awards.

This is an action brought under the Federal Torts Claims Act. It arises out of a motor vehicle collision which occurred on January 4, 1978. On that date plaintiff,…