Legal Opinion
McPherson v. City of Scottsbluff
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided July 26, 2019No. S-18-834PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPapik, J.
*453 **766 Ian B. McPherson was a police officer for the City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska (City). After the police chief became concerned that McPherson was exhibiting irrational, paranoid, and hostile behavior, he asked McPherson to undergo a fitness-for-duty examination (FFDE). McPherson refused, and the City terminated his employment. McPherson sued, alleging discrimination and retaliation under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act (NFEPA). The district court granted the City's motion for summary judgment. McPherson now appeals.
As to McPherson's discrimination claim, we find that based on…
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