Legal Opinion
Linda Borden v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided August 5, 2013No. 12-10903UnpublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM: *
Linda Borden filed this action for medical malpractice against the Government pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b)(1), 2674. Proceeding pro se, she appeals from the summary judgment granted to the Government, contending primarily that the district court erred in denying her motions to extend the deadline for designating an expert witness. She also asserts the district court erred in denying her motions for appointment of counsel, denying her access to the courts, and not appointing an expert for her. AFFIRMED.
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