Fewer v. City of San Francisco

MEMORANDUM **

Appellants Michael Stasko, John Fewer, and Timothy Dempsey received Like-Work-Like Pay (“LWLP”) promotions to the rank of lieutenant in the San Francisco Police Department. Appellants contend that these were permanent appointments, causing them to acquire a due process property interest in their continued employment at the rank of lieutenant. Following their reversions to the rank of sergeant after three months service as LWLP lieutenants, appellants filed suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming a violation of their rights to due process and equal protection. Ruling on…