Serrano v. United States

This military pay case is before the court on cross-motions for summary judgment. It is contended by plaintiff that the Secretary of the Navy acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and otherwise abused his discretion in withholding plaintiffs pay and in refusing to release plaintiff from liability for the loss of $15,992.20 of Government funds. The money disappeared on or about August 2, 1975, while entrusted to plaintiff as an agent-cashier aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal. Plaintiff further contends that the Secretary’s refusal to release him from liability was not based on sufficient evidence, nor…