Binkley v. City of Tacoma

— Kenneth L. Binkley challenges the constitutionality of a municipality's employment decision. He alleges that the City of Tacoma (Tacoma) violated his right of free speech by reassigning him to another job after he lodged a complaint against his supervisor. He also alleges that the working conditions at his new job constituted constructive discharge. In an action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the trial court found that Tacoma had retaliated against Binkley and awarded him damages, but also held that there was no constructive discharge. We reverse the section 1983 award and affirm the trial court…