Firemen's & Policemen's Civil Service Commission v. Martinez

This suit arises from the indefinite suspension of Patrol Officer Roberto Martinez from the Laredo Police Department for insubordination to a superior. The Civil Service Commission upheld Martinez’ suspension on the ground that he refused to follow a direct order from a superior officer. On appeal to the district court, Martinez won reinstatement with back pay because he did not receive “good and complete notice” of the charges against him. The court of appeals affirmed on the ground that the notice did not strictly comply with Tex.Rev. Civ.Stat.Ann. article 1269m § 16. Tex. App., 643 S.W.2d…