United States Court of Federal Claims

The United States Court of Federal Claims is a special court that handles cases where people or businesses seek to sue the federal government for claims like money damages, contracts, and tax refunds. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) can consolidate similar cases from different federal courts into one court to streamline the legal process and ensure consistent rulings. This can help manage complex cases more efficiently, avoiding duplication of efforts and contradictory decisions. The Court of Federal Claims may be involved if the claims relate specifically to government actions or obligations.