City Council of Laramie v. Kreiling

GOLDEN, Chief Justice.

Appellant City Council of Laramie (Laramie) appeals a bench trial verdict awarding police officer Kreiling (Kreiling) damages pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and reinstatement.

We reverse.

ISSUES

Appellant states these issues:

I. “Promotional Procedures” are not a property interest protected by the United States Constitution or actionable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

II. The District Court improperly limited the City’s statutory and legislative authority to set employee salaries.

III. The District Court erred in concluding that the City breached its implied contract with Kreiling.

Appel…