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Esquivel v. U.S.

Ruling by

Richard C. Tallman

Lower Court

USDC Eastern Washington

Lower Court Judge

Stanley A. Bastian

Communications between the fire specialist and land owner regarding fire suppression operations fell under the discretionary function exception, making the United States immune from suit.





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Judge Profile

Richard C. Tallman
Mar. 8, 2012

Richard C. Tallman

Circuit Judge
Richard C. Tallman

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