William Hogan v. U.S. Postmaster General

William Hogan appeals the district court’s order granting summary judgment to the United States on his claim for damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Because we agree with the district court that Hogan’s claim is barred by the discretionary function exception to the FTCA, we affirm.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The relevant facts of this case are undisputed. The United States Post Office branch in Lake Park, Georgia (Post Office) provides twenty-four hour access to post office boxes in its facility. Access is provided to customers even when the Post Office service counter is…