Flores v. Kennedy et al.

(Filed: Mar. 11, 2026)

Peter Flores, a social worker in New York City, received a $25,000 student loan repayment from the National Health Service Corps (“NHSC”) in 2023. However, after being offered a promotion within the same participating healthcare system, he was unexpectedly subjected to a financial penalty of nearly $100,000.

Flores argues that the fine violates the U.S. Constitution’s Eight Amendment Excessive Fines Clause and the Seventh Amendment right to trial by jury.