Lawrence T. Palmer v. United States

CYNTHIA HOLCOMB HALL, Circuit Judge:

Lawrence Palmer appeals the district court’s judgment in favor of the United States in an action under the Federal Tort Claims Act. 742 F.Supp. 1068. We conclude that the Hawaii Recreational Use Statute (HRUS) immunizes the government from liability. We therefore affirm.

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On June 23, 1988, Palmer visited the swimming pool at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Although not an employee, Palmer was permitted to enter the facility at no charge in order to accompany his grandchildren. The grandchildren were allowed to use the pool because…