Sondra Weisbrod v. Virginia Donigan, Individually and as an Employee of the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services

Sondra Weisbrod addressed police, who were arresting her on a bench warrant, in profane terms, a word usage which is apparently not rare. 1 Her supervisor first suspended her pending an investigation and then discharged her from a position with the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, on the ground that such conduct was unbecoming an agency employee. The discharge, confirmed by the Florida Career Service Commission, was set aside by a Florida court because the conduct was unrelated to Weisbrod’s employment. The court ordered reinstatement, back pay and attorney’s fees.…