Gamble v. City of Manning

Gregory, Chief Justice:

Appellant commenced this action against respondent (City) for an alleged violation of the South Carolina “whistleblower statute,” S.C. Code Ann. § 8-27-20 (Supp. 1990). He appeals the denial of his motion for judgment n.o.v. We affirm.

Appellant was employed by City in a dual capacity as its Director of Systems Operations and Assistant Director of Public Works. On January 31, 1989, he was placed on administrative leave with pay and on March 23, 1989, he was terminated. Appellant brought this action alleging he was terminated in retaliation for exposing wrongdoing by City.