Legal Opinion
Melanie Martinez, Cross-Appellee v. The City of Opa-Locka, Florida, a Municipal Corporation, Marcia L. Connor, Individually, Cross-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided September 10, 1992No. 90-6057PublishedCited by 77 opinions
1Per curiam
Melanie Martinez brought this action against the City of Opa-Locka, Florida (“the City”) and Marcia L. Connor in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging that her civil rights under the first and fourteenth amendments and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 were violated when she was fired from her position with the City in retaliation for her exercise of free speech. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants and awarded damages. The City and Connor filed motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“judgment n.o.v.”), or in the alternative, for new trial.…
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