Kingdomware Techs, Inc. v. United States: Upon the decision by the VA to implement Emergency Notification Service in medical centers, it contracted with the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) to install the service. Kingdomware, a veteran owned small business (VOSB), filed suit stating that the VA participated in unfair market practices by not favoring the VOSB. Precedent states that a government entity is encouraged to obtain services from the FSS before turning to the open commercial market. The District Court upheld and defended the choice of the VA is contracting with the FSS.

Whitby v. Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Whitby is a veteran who suffers from severe PTSD who paid into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERA). When Whitby retired, OPM denied his benefits request stating that a refund request he issued in 1993 nulled his retirement plan. Whitby filed suit arguing that he never received the benefit reimbursement because of a document error that he blames on his PTSD. The District Court affirmed the OPM rejection of this claim, ruling against Whitby.

Taylor v. Taylor Made Plastics, INC.: James Taylor is the inventor and patent holder of a storm drain plug. During a divorce with his wife, the patent ownership was split between the two. Taylor filed suit against Taylor Made Plastics for infringing on his patent but the District Court dismissed the case on the basis that since Taylor no longer is the sole owner, and his ex-wife is not a party in the lawsuit, he does not had adequate grounds to sue.

Grady v. United States: After losing over $100,000 in the May 6, 2010 stock market “Flash Crash” Grady filed suit against the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). He argues that the FEC broke an “implied in fact” contract with him by not stopping the crash which was caused by an automated investment tool known as a “stop loss order”. The District Court dismissed Grady’s claim stating he did not present adequate grounds for the alleged breach of contract.

Checo v. Shinseki: Checo, a veteran sought an increase in disability benefits and the VA Board denied her request. Due to her homelessness, she did not receive notice of the decision until the majority of the filing time had passed, therefore, she filed her Notice of Appeals late. The District Court determined that her homelessness was not the cause of the delay and thus dismissed her case.