Legal Opinion
Natale v. Mastriano v. Federal Aviation Administration
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Decided August 23, 1983No. Appeal 83-735PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENNETT, Circuit Judge.
Petitioner, a former air traffic controller, appeals his removal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) based upon his alleged participation in an illegal strike. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or board), MSPB No. PH315H81F1114 (Nov. 22, 1982), held that it lacked jurisdiction over petitioner’s claim because (1) he was a probationary employee, and (2) his allegations of discrimination based upon partisan political reasons were not of the type contemplated by the regulation permitting board review of probationary employees. 5 C.F.R. § 315.806(b) (1981).…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- United States v. LarionoffSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Gail Stern v. Department of the ArmyCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1983
- Edward Piskadlo v. Veterans' Administration, Merit Systems Protection Board, and United States of AmericaCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1982
- Thomas P. Budnick v. Merit Systems Protection Board and United States Department of JusticeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
- Gladys Anna Holden v. Robert H. Finch, Secretary, U. S. Department of Health, Education and WelfareCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1971
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3Cited by23 opinions
- The United States v. Patrick J. ConnollyCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1983
- Krim M. Ballentine v. Merit Systems Protection BoardCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1984
- Dennis P. Bante v. Merit Systems Protection BoardCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1992
- Nilofer Pervez v. Department of the NavyCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit · 1999
- Garcia-Cabrera v. CohenDistrict Court, M.D. Alabama · 2000
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