Legal Opinion
Knowles v. United States
District Court, D. South Dakota
Decided July 27, 1993No. Civ. 92-5030PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
BATTEY, District Judge.
This is an action under the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”) brought by William and Jane Knowles on behalf of themselves and their son, Kris Knowles. Kris was treated as a newborn at Ellsworth Air Force Base Hospital and suffered severe and permanent injuries as a result of the negligence of defendant.
Defendant has admitted liability on the basis of medical malpractice and has filed a motion for the entry of judgment against defendant in the sum of $1 million. The motion is predicated on South Dakota Codified Laws (“SDCL”) 21-3-11 (medical malpractice…
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Knowles v. United StatesSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
- Matter of Certif. of Questions of LawSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
- William Knowles and Jane Knowles, on Behalf of Themselves and as Guardians of Their Minor Son, Kris Knowles v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1994
- Knowles v. United StatesSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996