Quintini v. Panama City Housing Authority

Appellant filed a complaint against the Panama City Housing Authority (Authority) alleging that he was fired in violation of the Whistle-blower’s Act, sections 112.8187 through 112.31895, Florida Statutes (2008). The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the Authority, finding that the disclosures made by Appellant were not protected under the Act because they were not made to the chief executive officer of the Authority or “other appropriate local official” as required by section 112.3187(6). We agree and affirm.

The material facts are not in dispute. The Authority was established…