Hulet v. United States

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION

FRED M. TAYLOR, District Judge.

The plaintiffs Bettie and William Hulet brought this action against the United States to recover damages allegedly sustained by Bettie Hulet when she was struck by a falling rock while visiting the Timpanogos Cave National Monument in northern Utah. This court has jurisdiction of the action under 28 U.S. C. § 1346(b) and under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2674, et. seq.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument, located in rugged and mountainous terrain near American Fork, Utah, is a scenic and recreational area owned by the United…