Legal Opinion
Del Rio v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided December 4, 1987No. 86-3404PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VANCE, Circuit Judge:
Appellant Laura Del Rio brought this medical malpractice action against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346, 2671-2680. She bases her claims on behalf of herself and her children on the negligent administration of prenatal care by active duty military medical personnel. Ms. Del Rio seeks damages for her personal injuries. In addition, as guardian of her infant son Fredrick Wayne Del Rio, she seeks to recover for his injuries. As personal representative of the estate of Michael Norman John Del Rio, she seeks damages for wrongful…
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