U.S. Court of Federal Claims

<h2>Court of Federal Claims Overview</h2><p>The U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) is a specialized Article I court with nationwide jurisdiction over monetary claims against the United States. Established under the Tucker Act (28 U.S.C. § 1491), the COFC hears claims exceeding $10,000 founded on the Constitution, federal statutes, executive regulations, or government contracts.</p><h2>Types of Cases</h2><ul><li><strong>Government contract disputes:</strong> CDA claims for breach, equitable adjustments, and termination</li><li><strong>Bid protests:</strong> Challenges to federal contract awards</li><li><strong>Tax refund suits:</strong> Claims for refund of overpaid federal taxes</li><li><strong>Fifth Amendment takings:</strong> Claims that government action constitutes a taking of private property</li><li><strong>Military pay and benefits:</strong> Claims by service members for unpaid compensation</li><li><strong>Vaccine injury:</strong> Claims under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act</li></ul>