United States v. Arora

OPINION

MESSITTE, District Judge.

I

Introduction

In this civil suit for conversion and trespass, the United States contends that Doctor Prince Kumar Arora intentionally tampered with and destroyed cells in a research project at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Arora denies tampering and in any case responds that the Government sustained no damages by reason of the cell deaths.

The Court, sitting without a jury, received testimony and exhibits over several days and has considered the parties’ post-trial briefs. On the basis of the evidence and pleadings, the Court…