Venable v. Vernon

McGEE, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from summary judgment granted in favor of defendants. Plaintiff brought this civil action seeking to recover damages from C.D. Vernon (defendant Vernon), individually and as Sheriff of Rockingham County, and from U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surety upon the official bond of defendant Vernon.

Defendant Vernon terminated plaintiffs employment as a deputy sheriff with a position title of detective with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department (the Department) effective 15 July 1994. At that time, defendant Vernon also terminated the employment of six other…