Colbert v. United States – Turtle Talk

Eleventh Circuit Holds that Navajo Attorney Assigned to ICWA Matter in Florida Covered by Federal Tort Claims Act

May 8, 2015Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion in Colbert v. United States.

Briefs:

1 US Opening Brief

2 Navajo Amicus Brief

3 Colbert Brief

Colbert v. United States — FTCA Action against Feds and Navajo Employees in Florida

May 17, 2011Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the opinion:

And here are the materials:

Colbert Motion for Summary J

Budget Motion for Summary J

Martine & Navajo Motion for Summary J

USA Motion to Dismiss

The case arises out of a car accident in Florida involving Navajo employees in Florida on business relating to the adoption of a Navajo member.