Therese Miller Guloy v. United States

NOTE: This order is nonprecedential.
United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit
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THERESE MILLER GULOY,
Plaintiff-Appellant
v.
UNITED STATES,
Defendant-Appellee
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2026-1286
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Appeal from the United States Court of Federal Claims
in No. 1:25-cv-01668-EMR, Judge Eleni M. Roumel.
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PER CURIAM.
O R D E R
Having considered Therese Miller Guloy’s opening
brief and appendix, the court summarily affirms.
Ms. Guloy filed this suit at the United States Court of
Federal Claims seeking damages for the alleged violation
of her parental and constitutional rights arising out of a
child custody matter. The Court of Federal Claims dis-
missed for lack of jurisdiction. We conclude that determi-
nation was “so clearly correct as a matter of law” that
summary disposition is appropriate here. Joshua v. United
States, 17 F.3d 378, 380 (Fed. Cir. 1994).
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GULOY v. US 2
Ms. Guloy’s allegations of wrongdoing are clearly
aimed at private individuals and state entities and offi-
cials, including the judge that oversaw the child custody
dispute. The Court of Federal Claims has limited jurisdic-
tion that, under 28 U.S.C. § 1491, extends only to damages
claims against the United States. See United States v.
Sherwood, 312 U.S. 584, 588 (1941). Ms. Guloy’s claims
here clearly fall outside of the court’s jurisdiction.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
(1) The judgment of the United States Court of Federal
Claims is summarily affirmed.
(2) Each side shall bear its own costs.
April 22, 2026
Date
FOR THE COURT
Case: 26-1286 Document: 7 Page: 2 Filed: 04/22/2026

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