entered against VIPA will not come from the GVI unless that body voluntarily makes such a payment. While VIPA may find a multi-million dollar judgment extremely burdensome, it could raise the funds if absolutely necessary. This result weighs strongly in favor of denying alter ego status. See Fitchik, 873 F.2d at 661. B. Status of VIPA Under GVI Law In regard to the first factor under this category — how GVI law treats VIPA generally — the Court notes several factors. On one hand, VIPA is considered a "public employer" for purposes of labor relations. 24 V.I.C. § 362. On the other hand, VIPA is considered by the Virgin Islands' courts to be outside the scope of the Tort Claims Act, which applies to the GVI. See Cintron v. Virgin Islands Port Authority, 18 V.I. 105, 106 (Terr. Ct. 1981) (<HOLDING>). Additionally, the Virgin Islands legislature
holding legislatures intent is determined from plain and common meaning of words used holding that plain meaning of legislation should be conclusive holding plain meaning of relevant gvi code provisions dictates that vipa is separate and distinct from gvi holding that the separate and distinct claims of two or more plaintiffs cannot be aggregated to establish jurisdiction holding that leaving the scene and failing to render assistance are separate and distinct offenses