Deguio v. United States

CAFFREY, Senior District Judge.

This is an action under the Federal Tort Claims Act brought by the plaintiffs, Grace Deguio as conservator of the estate of Dwight Deguio and Grace Deguio individually, against the defendant, the United States of America, for money damages for personal injury allegedly caused by the negligent act or omission of an employee of the government while acting in the scope of his office or employment. 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2674. Being an action against the United States under section 1346, the action was tried by the Court without a jury. 28 U.S.C. § 2402. Prior to…