Frederick L. Jordan, Jr., a Single Person v. United States

999 F.2d 543 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Frederick L. JORDAN, Jr., a single person, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. UNITED STATES of America, Defendant-Appellee. No. 92-35573. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted July 12, 1993. * Decided July 23, 1993. Before CANBY, WIGGINS and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** OVERVIEW 2 The district court dismissed Corporal Frederick L. Jordan, Jr.'s action, seeking recovery for negligent treatment at a military medical facility while on active duty, under the Feres doctrine. Jordan appeals, and we affirm. FACTS 3 Cpl. Jordan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1987. Following basic training, he was assigned to MCAS Tustin, where he served as a military aircraft mechanic. In May of 1989, Jordan experienced blackouts and other symptoms related to hypertension. He reported to the base infirmary and was transferred to Long Beach Naval Hospital for examination and treatment. Jordan…