Wright v. United States

The parents and guardian of a child injured in a swimming pool accident appeal a summary judgment in favor of the government in an action for damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act. We affirm.

The relevant factors are undisputed. The injuries were serious, and the negligence alleged would have made out a claim for relief against the swimming-pool operator. The operator, however, is insolvent.

The issue before us is whether the federal government, as a lender of money to the Sleeping Buffalo Recreation Association through one of its federal lending agencies, could be liable for the damages…