Court Cases
Former VBA Employee Sentenced for Illegally Accessing Veterans’ Records
A former federal employee with the Veterans Benefits Administration has been sentenced to prison for illegally accessing veterans' medical records.
Court Cases
Stay informed with the latest court cases affecting federal employees and retirees, including major federal employment law decisions, appeals, and rulings from MSPB, FLRA, EEOC, and federal courts. This category covers workplace rights, disciplinary actions, due process cases, retirement‑related rulings, TSP‑related litigation, and significant legal decisions impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce. Find clear summaries and analysis of the court outcomes shaping federal employment protections, benefits, and workplace policies.
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Appeals Court Vacates MSPB Removal Decision For Its Mishandling of Whistleblower Defense
A GSA Financial Advisor who argued his removal was retaliation for whistleblowing convinced the appeals court to overturn the administrative appeal decision.
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Waste Treatment Plant Tour Leads to Hatch Act Violation
Despite warnings not to do so, an Energy Department employee gave a tour of a waste treatment plant to a Congressional candidate that resulted in a Hatch Act…
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Temper Tantrum Leads to Removal
An Air Force IT Specialist was fired after he blew up at his supervisor in an incident that required military police assistance. See how his appeal came out.
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Ex-CIA Officer Sentenced for Conspiring to Commit Espionage for China
A former CIA officer is heading to prison for conspiracy to commit espionage for China.
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Improper Handling of Classified Information Leads to Removal
A senior civil service engineer was fired by the Air Force due to his mishandling of classified materials in emails sent from his home computer.
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Former VA Employee Charged with Health Care Fraud
A former VA employee, his daughter and ex-wife are facing charges of health care fraud in excess of $300,000.
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It’s the Lying Under Oath That Always Gets You
A DHS law enforcement officer, removed for her lack of candor in several agency inquiries, failed to win her job back in arbitration so she took her case…
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Former IRS Employee Heading to Prison for Evading Over $500,000 in Taxes
A former IRS employee is heading to prison for evading payment in over $500,000 in taxes.
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Postal Employee Admits to Helping Her Boyfriend Rob Her Own Office
A Postal Service employee admitted in court that she helped plan the robbery of her own post office.