Mantle v. Buchheit

CHARLES BLACKMAR, Senior Judge.

James Mantle, formerly a police officer of the City of St. Ann, filed suit in several counts against Mayor Claude Buchheit, alleging that proper procedures were not followed in his termination on June 5, 2000 and seeking reinstatement. Mantle was terminated on that date by order of the mayor with the concurrence of the city marshal. There is no indication that the decision was referred to or considered by the Board of Aldermen. Counsel agreed that there were no factual disputes and that the case could be decided on cross motions for summary judgment for…