United States v. Ammons

CARSWELL, Chief Judge.

United States brought suit against defendants, Ammons and Bennett, alleging :(1) That Bennett was injured due to the negligence of Ammons.(2) That Bennett was the recipient of medical care at the expense of the Government.(3) That Bennett signed an instrument purporting to release Ammons from all liability arising out of the accident.(4) That no part of the monies paid Bennett by Ammons for the release has been paid to the Government in reimbursement for medical care furnished. Basically, it is the contention of the United States that the Medical Care Recovery Act, 76…