Schnable v. United States

OPINION AND ORDER

DAMICH, Judge:

In this complaint for military back pay and allowances, Plaintiff Thomas J. Schnable challenges the validity of his court-martial conviction and subsequent dishonorable discharge from the United States Navy. He alleges that his discharge was unlawful and void because, in the appeal of his conviction, he was denied his Sixth Amendment right to counsel of his choice and his Fifth Amendment right to due process. He seeks back pay and allowances in excess of $678,532.39 dating from his 2007 discharge, as well as costs, disbursements, and attorney’s fees.

Defendant…