Jerrie M. Simmons v. United States

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit · Decided 1986-12-09

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TANG, Circuit Judge: The Government appeals an award under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to a woman who sued because her Indian Health Service counselor wrongfully engaged her in a sexual relationship. The appeal raises two basic questions: whether Ms. Simmons’ claim was barred by the statute of limitations and whether, even if not barred, there was any substantive basis for the G…

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