KNOWLES v. U.S.

Nos. 93-3074, 93-3219.

29 F.3d 1261 (1994)

William KNOWLES and Jane Knowles, on behalf of themselves and as guardians of their minor son, Kris Knowles, Appellants, v. UNITED STATES of America, Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Decided July 14, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Joseph Delaney, Rapid City, SD, argued (Wayne F. Gilbert on the brief), for appellant.

Bonnie P. Ulrich, Sioux Falls, SD, argued (Craig P. Gaumer on the brief), for appellee.

Before RICHARD S. ARNOLD, Chief Judge, HENLEY, Senior Circuit Judge, and BEAM, Circuit Judge.


RICHARD S. ARNOLD, Chief Judge.

William and Jane Knowles brought two claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b): one on behalf of their son, Kris, who was permanently injured when he was treated as an infant at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Hospital, and one in their own right for emotional distress and loss of consortium. The United States admitted liability on medical-malpractice grounds and moved the District Court to enter a judgment...

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