FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP57-00384R001300360008-3
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: February 7, 1950
• Content Type: MISC

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OGC Has Reviewed
A recent case indicates r-it under the r'ederal Tort Claims Act
there cm be no recovery it plaintiff's favor unless federal em}?loyee
was acting within scope of his office or employment when ze committed
the wrong. In tiie case of a federal mployee, acting within tee scope
of office or employment manns acting in line of duty- Recovery denied
when Air Force plane was negligently operated without authorization,
knowledge or consent of man's superior officers. See King v U.S. 178
F.2d 320 (28 U.a.C.A. bd 1346, 2671 et seq.)
Federal Reporter Feb. y 1950
Page XXIII
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