Non-Argument Calendar JESSICA HERNANDEZ SHEILA C. FIGUEROA v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
June 8, 2026·9:24-cv-80511-AMC·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of FTCA claims due to failure to properly present them within the statutory period. The court found that emails sent by the plaintiffs' law firm did not satisfy the presentation requirement.
Jessica Hernandez and Sheila Figueroa filed FTCA claims after a collision with a USPS vehicle. The district court dismissed their claims for failing to present them within two years, as required by the FTCA.
The court’s reasoning
The court reasoned that the plaintiffs did not properly present their claims to the USPS within the statutory period. The emails sent by their law firm did not meet the requirements for presentation, and equitable tolling was not applicable.
What it means going forward
The decision reinforces the strict adherence to procedural requirements under the FTCA, emphasizing the importance of proper claim presentation.
