Court Cases
Man Pretends to Be His Dead Sister to Steal VA Benefits
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty to stealing over $70,000 in benefits payments from the VA by posing as his dead sister.
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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It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!
CBP removed an employee for a positive drug test, but he claimed he must have unwittingly eaten a laced brownie beforehand.
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Former DIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage
A former DIA officer has pleaded guilty to attempted espionage due to efforts to transmit classified defense information to China.
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Former SSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Benefits
A former employee at the Social Security Administration admitted that he used his position to steal tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.
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DOJ: Former Border Patrol Agent Gave Drug Traffickers Keys to Border Fences
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced for taking bribes to help drugs pass through CBP fences and security patrols.
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Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension
This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.
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MSPB Overturned by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court found fault with MSPB's decision involving a supervisor charged with negligence in making sure an applicant had a required degree.
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U.S. Marshal Service Retiree Wins Big at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court sided with a retired federal employee in his fight to get state income tax treatment for his federal pension.
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Former VA Official Sentenced for $2 Million Bribery Scheme
A former VA official has been sentenced for his role in a $2 million scheme in which he took bribes in return for enrolling disabled military veterans into…
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Fort Hood Shooting Victims’ Lawsuit Is Dismissed
In a major setback for individuals trying to obtain redress for the 2009 Fort Hood attacks, a federal court has dismissed all of the claims filed by victims.