Legal Opinion
Speckman v. City of Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Decided July 6, 1989No. 49S04-8907-CV-516PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SHEPARD, Chief Justice.
Appellant David Speckman contends that the City of Indianapolis violated federal due process by discharging him without holding a hearing. The Court of Appeals held that the trial court's dismissal of Speckman's claims was improper. Because Speckman states a cognizable contract claim to his job, we agree.
David Speckman worked for the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. He was originally discharged on December 19, 1979. The City executed a settlement agreement with Speckman on March 17, 1981. Speckman agreed to release the City from all claims of wrongful…
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