Can I sue the federal government here?

For money claims founded on the Constitution, a federal statute, a regulation or a contract with the United States. Claims against private parties belong in district court.

What is the vaccine program?

A no-fault compensation program for certain vaccine-related injuries, administered by this court. It is an alternative to suing manufacturers, with its own filing deadlines.

US Court of Federal Claims - Claims Against the Government

United States Court of Federal Claims

The Court of Federal Claims hears money claims against the United States government - government contract disputes, bid protests, Fifth Amendment takings, tax refund suits and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. It is an Article I court with nationwide jurisdiction, and it does not hear claims against private parties.

What it does

Decides government contract disputes and bid protests
Hears Fifth Amendment takings claims
Determines tax refund suits against the United States
Administers the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Matters it hears

Federal contract breach and bid protests
Takings and just compensation claims
Tax refund actions
Vaccine injury compensation petitions
Military and civilian federal pay claims

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue the federal government here?: For money claims founded on the Constitution, a federal statute, a regulation or a contract with the United States. Claims against private parties belong in district court.
What is the vaccine program?: A no-fault compensation program for certain vaccine-related injuries, administered by this court. It is an alternative to suing manufacturers, with its own filing deadlines.

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