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Kevin Atkinson v. United States Government
692 F. App'x 830
| 9th Cir. | 2017
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*1 Before: Judges. THOMAS, Chief Judge, and LEAVY and SILVERMAN, Circuit

Kevin Donavon Atkinson appeals pro se from the district court’s judgment dismissing his Federal Tort Claims Act action alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress arising out of treatment provided at a Veteran’s Affairs health center. We have jurisdiction *2 under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We review de novo a dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Hebbe v. Pliler , 627 F.3d 338, 341 (9th Cir. 2010). We affirm.

The district court properly dismissed Atkinson’s claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress because Atkinson failed to establish that defendant owed him a duty of care. See Marlene F. v. Affiliated Psychiatric Med. Clinic, Inc. , 770 P.2d 278, 281 (Cal. 1989) (setting forth elements of a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim under California law); Burgess v. Superior Court , 831 P.2d 1197, 1200-03 (Cal. 1992) (discussing duty of care).

The district court properly dismissed Atkinson’s claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress because Atkinson failed to establish that defendant’s conduct was extreme and outrageous conduct. See Potter v. Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. , 863 P.2d 795, 819 (Cal. 1993) (discussing elements of an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim under California law).

AFFIRMED.

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[*] This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.

[**] The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2).

Case Details

Case Name: Kevin Atkinson v. United States Government
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Date Published: Jun 26, 2017
Citation: 692 F. App'x 830
Docket Number: 16-55146
Court Abbreviation: 9th Cir.
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