Tony Bethman v. Sally A. Faith

Introduction

Plaintiffs Tony Bethmann and Justin Ri-naldi appeal the dismissal of their petition for writ of mandamus and civil negligence action brought against the City of St. Charles (City)- and numerous city officials (collectively, “Defendants”). In their mandamus action, Plaintiffs sought to compel city officials to collect allegedly unpaid license taxes from restaurant businesses in the City. In their civil suit, Plaintiffs sought monetary damages against the City and city officials based on claims of negligence and respondeat superior. On appeal, Plaintiffs challenge the trial court’s…