Bohac v. Department of Agriculture
United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
239 F.3d 1334 (2001)
Relevant factsFree
Bohac (plaintiff) successfully overturned her termination from the Department of Agriculture (defendant) as a violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) and then sought both pecuniary damages and $150,000 in non-pecuniary damages for emotional and reputational harm and injury to her family life. An administrative judge and later the full Merit Systems Protection Board awarded her pecuniary damages but denied the non-pecuniary claim, and Bohac petitioned for review.
IssueFree
Whether a successful claimant under the Whistleblower Protection Act may recover non-pecuniary damages.