Jackie L. Brown, II v. City of Montgomery

BENJAMIN, Justice:

Petitioner Jackie L. Brown, II appeals the November 16, 2012, order of the Circuit Court of Fayette County that granted the motion to dismiss of Respondents City of Montgomery and Mayor James F. Higgins, Jr., in the petitioner’s wrongful discharge action. 1 Because we find that the petitioner stated a claim for discharge in contravention of a substantial public policy, we reverse the circuit court’s order on that issue and remand for further proceedings.

I. FACTS

Petitioner Jackie L. Brown, II was a police officer employed by Respondent City of Montgomery (hereinafter “the…