Duncan v. United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ROVNER, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an action against the United States pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to recover damages for injuries incurred when the plaintiff fell on a stairway in the building where he was residing. Pending is the United States’ motion for summary judgment. For the reasons described below, the motion for summary judgment is granted.

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Plaintiff Larry Duncan was a tenant in a building located at 5141 South Laflin, in the City of Chicago. The property had been subject to a mortgage guaranteed by the Veterans…