Dr. Richard I. Miller has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging employment discrimination and retaliation that have significantly impacted his professional life. On November 17, 2025, Dr. Miller lodged this complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, targeting Douglas A. Collins in his official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr. Miller’s allegations span several legal grounds: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The crux of his complaint is that he was subjected to a hostile work environment and adverse employment actions due to his race (African-American), sex (male), age (over 40), disability, and previous engagement in protected Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activities. He contends that these discriminatory practices were not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern within the Department.
The case details a series of alleged retaliatory actions following Dr. Miller’s EEO complaints dating back to February 2020 and August 2021. These included unwarranted disciplinary measures, interference with leave entitlements, and even law enforcement visits under the guise of wellness checks—actions Dr. Miller claims were motivated by discriminatory animus related to his race, sex, age, disability status, and EEO activities.
Dr. Miller seeks comprehensive relief from the court: declaratory judgments affirming violations under Title VII, ADEA, and the Rehabilitation Act; injunctive relief to prevent further discrimination; monetary compensation including back pay and compensatory damages; as well as attorney fees and costs incurred during litigation.
Representing Dr. Miller is Shaun C. Southworth from Southworth PC in Atlanta, Georgia. The case has been assigned Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-06594-ELR-CCB before Judge Eleanor L. Ross with Magistrate Judge Christopher C. Bly assisting.
Source: 125cv06594_DR_Richard_v_Douglas_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
