Angel v. City of Webb City

Plaintiffs were discharged from their employment as police officers with defendant, the City of Webb City, pursuant to a determination made by defendant Webb City Personnel Board. The Personnel Board determined that plaintiffs participated in removal of a prisoner from a jail cell and used excessive force upon him.

Plaintiffs sought judicial review of the determination of that Board. The circuit court found that the City and the Board’s “decisions were supported by competent and substantial evidence ... and correct principles of law” and entered judgment in favor of defendants. Plaintiffs…