McDermott v. City of Detroit

Maurice McDermott was a fire fighter employed by the city of Detroit. Certain charges of engaging in conduct unbecoming to a member of the fire department were lodged against him. At a hearing held on January 4, 1966 by the Board of Commissioners of the Detroit Fire Department, McDermott was found guilty of the charges. He was ordered to work 15 long leave days without pay as his punishment.

Subsequently, on February 22, 1966, a second hearing was held on other charges. McDermott was again found guilty. The 15 long days he received at the January hearing were ordered to be served. In addition,…