Vincent Mohsen Mani v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary U.S. HHS; Department of Health and Human Services
May 29, 2026·25-1033·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order granting summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The court also denied a petition for review of a Merit Systems Protection Board decision affirming the appellant's termination.
Vincent Mohsen Mani appealed a district court order granting the defendants’ motion for summary judgment in his employment discrimination action. He also petitioned for review of an order from the Merit Systems Protection Board affirming his termination.
The court’s reasoning
The court found no reversible error, noting that Mani failed to demonstrate he was providing satisfactory job performance at the time of the adverse actions. The court held that the alleged instances of unwelcome conduct were legitimate employment actions and that the employer did not fail to accommodate his disabilities. Regarding the Merit Systems Protection Board, the court found the decision was based on substantial evidence and not arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion.
What it means going forward
The ruling upholds the termination of the federal employee and confirms that summary judgment was properly granted against the plaintiff’s discrimination claims.
