Brzana v. Martin

Catherine Brzana, a probationary police officer with the Chicago police department, was discharged in December 1988. She filed an action against defendants, Leroy Martin, as superintendent of police, and Hubert W. Holton, as commander of the personnel division of the Chicago police department. Brzana seeks reinstatement as a probationary officer, plus damages. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of defendants.

On appeal, Brzana contends that she was twice disciplined for the same reason, which is not permitted under Illinois law. She also contends that although the superintendent…