Bernard v. United States

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

LIVAUDAIS, District Judge.

I

Plaintiffs, Robert J. Bernard and his wife Mary L. Bernard, brought this action against defendant, the United States of America, to recover for injuries suffered by Mr. Bernard when he was involved in a tragic accident on December 1, 1986.

On this date, Mr. Bernard was employed by John Hazard Drayage and Construction, Inc. and, in connection with his work duties, Mr. Bernard was called to the Causeway Bridge to perform emergency repairs on a damaged joint in the southbound lane. On this same day, Patrick L. Marshall, a private on active duty…