Lodderhose v. City of Ferguson

CRIST, Judge.

Appellant (Policeman) appeals an order of the circuit court affirming a decision of the Personnel Board of the City of Ferguson (Board). The Board, after a hearing, suspended Policeman without pay for 41.25 hours (five work days), ordered him to have an eye examination, and ordered him to participate in a defense driving school. We reverse the circuit order and remand to the Board with directions.

Policeman asserts he was denied due process for lack of notice of the charges or evidence against him. His suspension arose out of an auto accident he was involved in on July 15, 1990.…