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Date: 07-03-2024
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Deborah Ann Willis v. United States of America
Case Number: 4:23-CV-793
Judge: Brian C. Wimes
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Jackson County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Christa Barber Moss
Description:
Kansas City, Missouri personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory.
Missouri is a pure comparative negligence state, while it recognizes the legal doctrine of "comparative negligence." Under this doctrine, a plaintiff who is partially responsible for their own injuries may only collect damages in proportion to the defendant's degree of fault.
Under the FTCA, the federal government acts as a self-insurer, and recognizes liability for the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of its employees acting within the scope of their official duties.
Outcome: 07/03/2024 16 ORDER granting 8 motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Signed on 7/3/24 by District Judge Brian C Wimes. (Diefenbach, Tracy) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
07/03/2024 17 CLERK'S JUDGMENT (Diefenbach, Tracy) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
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