Blakey v. U.S.S. Iowa

OPINION

ERVIN, Chief Judge:

Walter Gene and Mary Lou Blakey appeal the district court’s order dismissing their negligence action against the U.S.S. Iowa, the United States Navy, and the United States of America (“Government”), arising out of an explosion aboard the U.S.S. Iowa which killed their son Walter Scot Blakey. Walter Gene Blakey brought suit for his son’s wrongful death in his capacity as personal representative for the estate of his son. In addition, Walter Gene and Mary Lou Blakey sued in their individual capacities for negligent infliction of emotional distress based on the Navy’s…