Gutierrez de Martinez v. Drug Enforcement Administration

Affirmed by published opinion. Judge WILLIAMS wrote the opinion, in which Judge HAMILTON and Judge MICHAEL joined.

WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge:

Katia Gutierrez de Martinez, Eduardo Martinez Puccini, and Henny Martinez de Papaiani (Appellants) appeal from the district court’s conclusion that Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Special Agent Dirk A. Lamagno was acting within the scope of his federal employment when his vehicle collided with that of Appellants. After reviewing the scope-of-employment certification issued by the Attorney General’s designate on behalf of Lamagno, the district court dismissed…