Hall v. City of Dothan

Danny Shute, a firefighter for the City of Dothan (City), originated the case before us as a purported class action against the City on behalf of all employees of the City fire and police departments who have been denied salary benefits pursuant to a local regulation known as the "temporary detail rule." The Dothan Personnel Board, its members, the Dothan Personnel Department, and its director (hereinafter collectively Personnel) were added as defendants by amendment. After oral arguments on defendants' motions for summary judgment, Shute amended his complaint to add Irby Hall and Thurman…