In re Hartlage

OPINION OF THE COURT

(September 30, 2010)

CABRET, J.

Michael A. Hartlage moved the Superior Court to permit him to file a late claim against the Government of the Virgin Islands under the Virgin Islands Tort Claims Act1 (the “Tort Claims Act” or the “Act”). After the Superior Court denied Hartlage’s motion, and a renewed motion seeking the same relief, Hartlage moved for reconsideration. The Superior Court denied Hartlage’s motion for reconsideration, and he filed this appeal. Hartlage asserts that the Superior Court abused its discretion in denying his motion for reconsideration because his…