William B. Jolley has taken legal action against a prominent federal agency, accusing it of failing to address his claims of discrimination adequately. On January 13, 2026, Jolley filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against Andrea R. Lucas, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit centers on allegations that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) failed to issue a final decision on an investigation into Jolley’s claims of age and disability discrimination.
The case stems from an investigation identified as HUD-00037-2019, which was initiated after Jolley alleged discrimination by HUD due to his age and disability status. According to the complaint, HUD’s internal investigation, spanning 295 pages, found evidence supporting Jolley’s claims. Despite this, HUD has not issued a “final decision” since October 2019, as required by federal regulations. This delay has left Jolley without the remedies and relief he believes he is entitled to under anti-discrimination laws.
Jolley argues that the EEOC has failed in its oversight role by not ensuring that HUD complies with its obligation to make a final decision on his case. He also accuses the EEOC of ignoring fraudulent documents allegedly created by HUD related to his discrimination claims. In his complaint, Jolley highlights what he perceives as a conspiracy involving multiple federal employees who allegedly worked together to prevent him from receiving justice.
Jolley’s grievances extend beyond the lack of a final decision; he contends that there is systemic bias against older applicants within federal employment practices. At 87 years old when he applied for a position in June 2018, Jolley asserts that ageism played a significant role in his failure to secure employment with HUD despite being qualified for the position.
In seeking redress from the court, Jolley requests that the EEOC be ordered to compel HUD to issue a final decision within 30 days or provide an explanation for their inaction regarding fraudulent documentation. Additionally, he seeks clarity on personnel changes within the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations and demands accountability for those involved in what he describes as efforts to undermine his appeal process.
Representing himself in this legal battle is William B. Jolley from Glynn County, Georgia. The case is presided over by Judge Lisa Godbey Wood under Case ID 2:26-cv-00009-LGW-BWC.
Source: 226cv9_William_Jolley_v_Andrea_R_Lucas_Complaint_Southern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
