Scott Israel, Sherrif of Broward County v. Anthony Castro

The Sheriff of Broward County appeals a final summary judgment finding appel-lee, Anthony Castro, was wrongfully terminated from his position as deputy sheriff. The Sheriff contends that the court erred in finding that Castro was not required to exhaust his administrative remedies pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between the Sheriff and the deputies. Concluding that Castro was required, and failed, to exhaust administrative remedies under the agreement, we reverse.

After Anthony Castro’s employment as a deputy sheriff was terminated, he sued the Sheriff of Broward County for…