Szymanski v. City of Warren

Defendant City of Warren Police and Fire Civil Service Commission affirmed the decision of defendant Police Commissioner Charles L. Groesbeck to deny permanent employment to probationary police officer plaintiff Mark Szymanski. On appeal, the circuit court affirmed. Plaintiff now appeals the circuit court decision.

Plaintiff’s one-year term as City of Warren probationary police officer began in January, 1980. On January 23, 1981, plaintiff was notified in a personnel order from defendant police commissioner that based on "unsatisfactory reports” and "collective recommendation”, he would not…