Williams v. City of Miami

Dennis L. Williams seeks to reverse a final summary judgment granted to the City of Miami. We affirm, as Williams failed to exhaust his administrative remedies prior to bringing his claim in circuit court, pursuant to the Florida Whistle-blower’s Act.

Williams retired from the Miami Police Department [“Department”] after twenty five years of service, and continued to serve as a member of the Department’s Auxiliary/Reserve Officer Program. He became aware of a reprimand that had been placed in his file after his retirement, arising from an incident that occurred pri- or to his retirement.1…