Pozza v. United States

OPINION

HARDIMAN, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiff Crystal Pozza (Pozza) brought this action under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA or Act), 28 U.S.C. § 2671, et seq., seeking to recover damages from the United States and Allegheny County for injuries she sustained while working at an air field owned by Allegheny County and leased by the United States Air Force Reserves (Air Force). The United States filed a Motion for Summary Judgment, arguing that it is immune from suit under the statutory employer doctrine.

II. Statement of Facts

Plaintiff was employed by Griffin Services, Inc.…