The trial court denied the City's motion for summary judgment, and the case proceeded to trial in October 2001. They also claimed a violation of the Florida Police Officers' Bill of Rights, section 112.532(4), Florida Statutes (1995). They alleged that the City's decision to abolish the position of Lead Patrol Officer (“LPO”) constituted a deprivation of their due process rights under section 1983. In May 1999, John Rhames, Dan Mathis, and Robert Marto (the “Officers”), filed an amended complaint. § 1983.īecause we hold that the officers failed to state a cause of action for substantive due process violations in this employment case, we reverse the verdict with instructions to the trial court to enter judgment in favor of the City. All three officers recovered a final judgment for damages against the City for substantive due process violations under 42 U.S.C. Three former lead police officers sued the City over their failure to receive the equivalent rank of sergeant in the reorganized department. This is a case where the City of Lauderhill reorganized its police department and eliminated the position of lead police officer. Williams of Law Offices of Williams & Associates, P.A., Miami, for appellees. Kalagher of Conrad & Scherer, LLP, Fort Lauderdale, for appellant. John RHAMES, Dan Mathis, and Robert Marto, Appellees. District Court of Appeal of Florida,Fourth District.ĬITY OF LAUDERHILL, a municipality, Appellant, v.
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