Robert L. Clark v. United States

978 F.2d 1265 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Robert L. CLARK, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. UNITED STATES of America, Defendant-Appellee. No. 92-55365. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Nov. 4, 1992. * Decided Nov. 10, 1992. Before SCHROEDER, FLETCHER and PREGERSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Robert L. Clark appeals pro se the district court's order dismissing his Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-80 (1982) action for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review de novo, Wiseman v. United States, No. 91-35479, slip op. 12367, 12371 (9th Cir. Oct. 9, 1992) (per curiam), and affirm. 3 The government contends that Clark's action was barred under 28 U.S.C. § 2672 . This contention has merit. 4 Section 2672 authorizes the heads of federal agencies to "consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle any claim for money damages against…