Legal Opinion

Barnes v. Personnel Department

California Court of Appeal

Decided December 19, 1978No. Civ. 16964PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

BROWN (Gerald), P. J.

Scott T. Barnes appeals the denial of his petition for a writ of mandate to direct the Personnel Department of the City of El Cajon (Department) to set aside its order dismissing him from the police force.

Barnes was a probationary officer with the City of El Cajon (City) when he arrested Brant Hokanen. Hokanen sued City for false arrest. After investigation Barnes was dismissed. On appeal he claims he was denied procedural due process because the investigation preceding his dismissal did not comply with the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Lacy v. California Unemployment Insurance Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
  2. Smith v. Regents of University of CaliforniaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1976

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Burden v. SnowdenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Desmond v. County of Contra CostaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1993
  3. Binkley v. City of Long BeachCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1993
  4. Taylor Bus Service, Inc. v. San Diego Board of EducationCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1987
  5. Riveros v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1996

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