Opinions March 8, 2021
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinions were posted after IL deadline Friday:
P.W., a minor, by Dominque Woodson, his mother and guardian, et al. v. United States of America
20-1142
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. Senior Judge Theresa L. Springmann.
Civil. Affirms the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the United States on the Federal Tort Claims Act action brought by Dominque Woodson on behalf of her son, P.W. Finds the plaintiffs’ claims were untimely, and they do not satisfy the second element of the savings provision of the Westfall Act. Also finds the plaintiffs’ claims do not qualify for equitable estoppel or equitable tolling. Judge David Hamilton dissents with separate opinion.