Legal Opinion
United States of America, Defendant/third-Party v. State of Hawaii, Third-Party
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided November 17, 1987No. 86-2759PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Per curiam
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FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
Curtis and Nancy Lee brought suit in Hawaii state court for injuries suffered when Curtis’ car was struck ' by a jeep driven by Milton Yee, a sergeant in the Hawaii National Guard. The United States removed the case to the federal district court in Hawaii. After the Lees voluntarily dismissed the State of Hawaii as a defendant, the United States filed a third-party complaint against Hawaii. After settlement negotiations, the United States agreed to pay the Lees $40,000. In return, the Lees released their claims against all parties, including Hawaii. The settlement…
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