Zocco v. United States, Department of the Army

BRITT, District Judge.

This matter is before the court for ruling on several pending motions. An evidentia-ry hearing and oral argument were held on 6 April 1992. Although the court announced its rulings from the bench at the hearing, it will elaborate on its rationale for those rulings in this order.

I. Facts

The United States Army (“Army”) contracted with defendant Deggeller Attractions, Inc. (“Deggeller”) to operate the 1988 fair at the Fort Bragg Army base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As the principal contractor, Deggeller agreed to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, services, and…