Williams v. Chicago Housing Authority

Plaintiff, Eric Williams, filed suit against the Chicago Housing Authority, Zirl Smith, and Renault Robinson (CHA), alleging that he was wrongfully discharged from employment at the CHA. He claims that the CHA failed to follow its own written policies regarding the discipline of employees and thereby breached an implied contract of employment between the parties. He seeks reinstatement, back pay, interest, and damages.

The trial court dismissed Williams’ complaint, holding that it failed to state a cause of action. On appeal, Williams argues that the court applied the wrong standard of review…