Allstot v. Edwards

Kato, A.C.J.

Cameron Allstot appeals the dismissal of his claims arising from his decision to terminate his employment as a police officer in the town of Coulee Dam (Town). He contends the evidence presents a factual question about whether Police Chief Thomas Edwards constructively discharged him. He also contends he was not required to pursue an administrative remedy through the *426Town’s civil service commission. We agree and reverse and remand for trial.

This dispute began in 1991, when Mr. Allstot was fired for a comment he allegedly made to a private resident about investigative activities of…