Valley v. United States

MERCER, Chief Judge.

This is a suit by Eugene J. Valley against the United States of America under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2671 et seq., for damages for personal injuries. The court is vested with jurisdiction under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b).

On and prior to June 12, 1961, plaintiff was employed by Bert M. Lafferty, d/b/a Reliable Waterproofing Company, sometimes referred to herein as Reliable, who was then engaged in the performance of a contract with the United States for the painting of certain buildings and structures of the Rock Island Arsenal at Rock Island,…