Andrews v. District of Columbia Police & Firefighters Retirement & Relief Board

This is a compelling case of considerable urgency. While I agree with most of the court’s opinion, I write separately to focus on the practical consequences of any unnecessary delay in disposing of Ms. Andrews’ claim. In this case, as much as or more than in any other case that I have confronted in over thirty years on the bench, justice delayed is likely to prove to be justice denied. If the parties cannot reach a reasonable settlement — by far the most constructive option available — then the Board should, in my view, move with the utmost expedition towards an immediate and just resolution…