Chappelle sues Department of Veterans Affairs in Central District of California

Chappelle v. Department of Veterans Affairs is an active civil matter in Central District of California under docket 26-cv-80486.

The dispute currently identifies 5:23-cv-02070 Dr. Sharon Jamie, M.D and 9:26-cv-80486 Chappelle on one side and DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, Department of Veterans Affairs, and US Department of Veteran Affairs on the other. The case is currently organized around partial filing fee, court receipt.

Department of Veterans Affairs is a civil case with docket number 26-cv-80486. The current status of the case is Clerk's Receipt. This indicates that the court has received the filing fee and partial filing fee for the case.

The case was filed in an unknown court.

On April 27, 2026, the docket recorded a other: A Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel was filed. On April 27, 2026, the docket recorded a filing: The plaintiff, Chappelle, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs, combining the filing fee and partial filing fee in a single payment.

This filing marks the official start of the case. The exact nature of the lawsuit is not specified. On April 27, 2026, the docket recorded a pleading: The plaintiff, Chappelle, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The lawsuit, case number 1:26-cv-01120, was received by the court. Chappelle has also applied for in forma pauperis (IFP) status, which would allow him to proceed with.

The next thing to watch is whether the latest other produces a substantive order, a scheduling change, a settlement signal, or a filing that clarifies the parties' positions.