Coleman v. United States

Plaintiff was a civilian employee of the Army. His claim is that on several occasions he was detailed to do the work of higher jobs but was not paid for that higher-level work. He sues for the higher pay. There is no claim that he was ever formally promoted to or awarded any of those higher positions, but he does allege that he was explicitly or implicitly informed that he would be paid at the higher rates for these periods of service. Defendant moves to dismiss. Without oral argument, we grant that motion.

First, it is settled in this court that plaintiff cannot recover, either under the Back…