Legal Opinion

Heagney v. Garland

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided August 14, 2025No. Civil Action No. 2024-2592Published

1Opinion of the Court

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCOTT L. HEAGNEY, Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 24 - 2592 (SLS) v. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan PAMELA BONDI, 1 Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Scott L. Heagney retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in February 2022. Over eight months later, ATF made an adverse notation in his official personnel file. He sued to challenge that notation under various statutes, including 5 U.S.C. § 3322. The Court previously granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss filed by the Defendant, dismissing Mr.…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Capitol Sprinkler Inspection, Inc. v. Guest Services, Inc.Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 2011
  2. Cobell v. NortonDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2005
  3. Hanes Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation v. Julien MillardCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1976
  4. Cornelius v. NuttSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  5. Terri Wright v. Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer FoundationCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 2023

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