In July 1996: A lawsuit was filed on behalf of William O. Schism and Robert L. Reinlie (plaintiffs) by Colonel (retired) George E. Day, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, seeking monetary damages, in the Federal District Court of Pensacola, Florida, charging age discrimination, 5th amendment taking of property, and breach of contract.
In June 1997: The District Court dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim of age discrimination, but agreed to hear further argument on their 5th amendment taking of property and breach-of-contract theories.
