Edwards v. United States

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

ELLIS, District Judge.

I. Introduction

This is an action under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-2680, in which plaintiff seeks damages for injuries allegedly sustained when the truck he was driving was struck from behind by an automobile operated by Thomas Moyer, an employee of the United States Park Service. Plaintiff sues the United States, as well as John Doe, an unidentified driver whose negligent lane changing allegedly was a joint cause of the accident.

II. Jurisdiction

The Court has jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim against the United…