Igwe v. City of Miami

Victor Igwe (“Igwe”) appeals the trial court’s entry of final summary judgment in favor of the City of Miami (“the City”), disposing of Igwe’s retaliatory discharge claim, which was brought pursuant to section 112.3187, Florida Statutes (2011) (“the Whistle-blower’s Act” or “the Act”), based on the trial court’s conclusion that Florida whistle-blower protection does not extend to individuals who report misconduct as a part of their job description. Because we conclude that the trial court erred in its determination that Igwe was precluded from whistle-blower protection on the ground that he…