Clayton v. United States

OPINION

SIMANDLE, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On June 21, 2008, Steven Clayton died after touching an energized power wire *83while working on a utility pole replacement project at Fort Hamilton U.S. Army base in Brooklyn, New York. Theresa Clayton, as the wife of the deceased and administrator of his estate, seeks compensation from the United States, NorthStar Technology Corporation (“Northstar”), Eastern Construction & Electric, Inc. (“Eastern”), and Meridian Management Corporation (“Meridian”) for their respective roles in the accident.

Before the Court are Defendant United States’ motion for…