John G. Robb v. United States

How courts have described this case

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• noting that 28 U.S.C. § 2671 specifically excludes contractors from the definition of “federal agency” for purposes of the FTCA
• finding that while some factors support that doctor was an employee, on balance there was more evidence he was an independent contractor, especially the intent in the contract
• applying common law principles to determine federal question of whether physician was independent contractor for purposes of FTCA
• finding dismissal under independent contractor exception is dismissal for want of subject-matter jurisdiction
• \we can not ignore the clear expression of intent ... to establish an independent contractor relationship\
• “The FTCA, as a waiver of sovereign immunity, is strictly construed, and all ambiguities are resolved in favor of the sovereign.”

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