Hatton-Ward v. Salt Lake City Corp.

OPINION

GARFF, Judge:

Frank Hatton-Ward appeals an order dismissing his complaint in which he alleges Salt Lake City Corporation (City) wrongfully terminated his employment in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 67-21-1 (1986 & Supp.1991) (whistle blower statute). The trial court dismissed his complaint for failure to first exhaust his administrative remedies before the Civil Service Commission (Commission) pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 10-3-1012 (1986) (civil service statute). We reverse.

FACTS

Although Hatton-Ward presents a detailed and lengthy factual statement in his brief, we find no need to…