Legal Opinion
Danielson v. City of Seattle
Washington Supreme Court
Decided September 17, 1987No. 53229-0PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, J.
Under the facts of this case, is a Seattle police officer entitled to a pretermination hearing where felony charges are filed against that officer for the incidents leading to his dismissal? The superior court answered yes. The Court of Appeals reversed. Danielson v. Seattle, 45 Wn. App. 235, 724 P.2d 1115 (1986). We affirm the Court of Appeals.
This case involves interpretation of the Seattle Police Department Manual and the Seattle Police Officers' Guild collective bargaining agreement, and application of federal due process. Petitioner also argues for reinstatement after his discharge from…
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