Rinaldi v. City of Livonia

Plaintiff, a former City of Livonia police officer, appeals a Wayne County Circuit Court’s October 22, 1974 order denying superintending control and affirming the decision of defendant, Civil Service Commission of the City of Livonia that discharged plaintiff from his position. We affirm the decision of the circuit court.

Plaintiff was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in which he was involved while off duty. This conduct caused him to be discharged by the Livonia Chief of Police. Plaintiff appealed the chiefs decision to the commission.

After an extensive, three-day administrative…