City of Miami v. Burmeister

The City of Miami appeals from an order of summary judgment requiring it to add veterans’ preference points to Burmeister’s 1981 promotional exam score and to promote him to the rank of Fire Captain.

Burmeister was discharged from the United States Army in 1965 and began employment with the City of Miami in 1966. Burmeister’s employment with the City has never been interrupted for active military service, and he is currently employed as a Lieutenant in the City of Miami Fire Department. Burmeister took and passed promotional examinations for the rank of Fire Captain in 1979,1981 and 1983, and…