Elizabeth L. Bilanow, Administratrix of the Estate of Herman David Levinson, Deceased. v. The United States

DURFEE, Judge.

This proceeding was brought by a former employee of the Securities and Exchange Commission, asserting that he was wrongfully separated from the Federal service by a Reduction in Force order. Plaintiff’s position was that of Attorney-Advisor, Grade GS-12, in the Division of Corporation Finance. He was claiming as damages, the salary he would have received from August 31, 1953, the date of his separation from the SEC, until August 2, 1954, the date of plaintiff’s first gainful employment following his separation.

Plaintiff has died since the commencement of this suit. A…