WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued the following order on Jan. 25:
Because Anna Royer pursued discrimination claims before the Merit Systems Protection Board and stated that she does not wish to abandon those claims on judicial review, the court directed the parties to show cause why this case should not be transferred to a United States district court. The Board argues that this is a "mixed case" and urges transfer. Ms. Royer has not responded to the court's order, though she did file her opening brief asserting "harassment (sexual) from employees & managers," ECF No. 10 at 2.
"Cases of discrimination subject to the provisions of [5 U.S.C.] section 7702," belong in district court. 5 U.S.C. sec...