California – In a shocking case of document tampering, the US Government has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California.
The lawsuit, Farrell v. Department of Defense, was filed in 2023 by a group of veterans who claimed that their discharge paperwork was altered to reflect their sexual orientation. The plaintiffs alleged that this was a violation of their constitutional rights to equal protection and due process.
Under the proposed settlement, veterans will have the opportunity to request changes to their discharge paperwork, which will be done through a more streamlined process. This will allow them to correct any errors or omissions that may have been made when they were discharged.
The settlement is subject to final approval by the district court, which will involve a notice to the class and an opportunity to object. Additional information for class members can be found at www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Dont-Ask-Dont-Tell-Resources/ and www.milreviewbds.mil/Portals/149/Class%20Notice__Farrell%20et%20al__1.pdf.
The lawsuit was filed in response to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, which barred lesbian, gay and bisexual people from serving openly in the military. This policy was in place from 1994 to 2011, and many veterans were discharged under it. The plaintiffs claimed that their discharge paperwork was altered to reflect their sexual orientation, which was a violation of their constitutional rights.
The proposed settlement is a major victory for the plaintiffs, who will now have the opportunity to correct any errors or omissions in their discharge paperwork. It remains to be seen whether the settlement will be approved by the district court, but it is a significant step forward for veterans who were affected by the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.
As part of the settlement, veterans will have the opportunity to request changes to their discharge paperwork, which will be done through a more streamlined process. This will allow them to correct any errors or omissions that may have been made when they were discharged.
The US Government has agreed to provide additional resources to help veterans navigate the process of requesting changes to their discharge paperwork. This will include providing information and support to help them understand their rights and options.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: White Collig Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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