DePalma v. City of Lima

Thomas F. Bryant, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Anthony DePalma, brings this appeal from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County reversing the judgment of the city of Lima Civil Service Board and terminating the employment of DePalma.

{¶ 2} For more than two decades, DePalma was employed by the Lima Fire Department. During his career, DePalma received very high scores on his exams and received numerous awards for valor and dutiful service. In 2000, DePalma was promoted to assistant chief. In December of 2000, DePalma developed kidney stones and was prescribed various…