CHOY, Circuit Judge: After settling a claim brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act, the United States sought partial indemnity from joint tortfeasor Bruce Church, Inc. (“BCI”), an agricultural firm. The claim for indemnity was dismissed by the district court on the ground that under California law, BCI’s subsequent settlement with the original tort plaintiff precluded the United States from any indemnity. The Government a…
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