Legal Opinion
Akiona v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided July 9, 1991No. Nos. 90-15489, 90-15491 and 90-15690PublishedCited by 105 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RYMER, Circuit Judge:
The plaintiffs brought this action against the United States government under the Federal Tort Claims Act for injuries suffered when an individual threw a hand grenade in a restaurant parking lot. In a bench trial on stipulated facts, the district court found in favor of the plaintiffs and awarded general and special damages. The government appeals the finding of liability, and the plaintiffs cross-appeal on the amount of damages. We reverse the judgment as to liability.
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On June 1, 1985, Dennis Keliinui Kaulu-laau threw a hand grenade in the parking lot of a restaurant in…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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