Deering v. City of Seattle

Plaintiff, Henry Deering, was a Seattle fireman for approximately 8% years and had achieved “regular” as distinguished from “probationary” civil service status. He received written notice from the fire chief that, because of charges submitted by his superior officers, a “trial board” “disciplinary” hearing would be conducted pursuant to Seattle fire department regulation 5.04.03 (c). A hearing was held and the trial board recommended that “Deering’s employment in the Department should be terminated.” Thereafter, the chief, acting in his capacity as the “appointing authority” and pursuant to…