Robinson v. District of Columbia

STEADMAN, Associate Judge:

Appellant Robinson, an employee of the District of Columbia government, seeks to sue the District for certain work-related common-law torts. In general, redress for such torts must be sought exclusively through the provisions of the District’s Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act (CMPA). D.C.Code §§ 1-601.1 et seq. (1999). Appellant argues that his claims are related to claims of sexual harassment and thus fall within the exception to this rule. We disagree and accordingly affirm the decision of the trial court dismissing appellant’s claims for want of jurisdiction.

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