Williams v. City of Norfolk

By Judge Norman A. Thomas

This case came before the Court for argument on October 8,2008, on the Petitioner’s appeal from a grievance decision submitted by Regina V. K. Williams, City Manager of the City of Norfolk. The Petitioner, Ms. Avis Williams, was denied a hearing before a grievance panel regarding her termination of employment from the City of Norfolk. The Court has considered the record, the arguments, as well as the letters presented by counsel for both parties. The following will set forth the Court’s ruling on the Petitioner’s appeal.

Background

A. Facts of the Case

Ms. Avis Williams…