Williams v. City of St. Louis

REINHARD, Presiding Judge.

This suit involves an appeal from the denial of a claim made under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The facts appear as follows:

Claimant had been employed as a salaried deputy sheriff by the City of St. Louis Sheriff’s Department from June, 1971, until April, 1973. Claimant was initially appointed by the Sheriff after having been interviewed by both the Sheriff and a committee of circuit judges. In April, 1973, his employment was terminated. However, obviously desirous of maintaining his many friends and contacts amongst the Sheriff’s Department staff, claimant…