BRITTON v. CITY OF POPLAR BLUFF, MO.

No. 00-2141.

244 F.3d 994 (2001)

Linda BRITTON, Appellant, v. CITY OF POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI, A Body Corporate and Politic and a Third-Class City of the State of Missouri, Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: March 30, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cathy Steele, argued, Clayton, MO, for appellant.

D. Keith Henson, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellee.

Before WOLLMAN, Chief Judge, and BOWMAN and MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, Circuit Judges.


MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, Circuit Judge.

Linda Britton was employed by the city of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, as a meter reader supervisor. Following an investigation into irregular electrical usage at Ms. Britton's home, the city first suspended her and then gave her a choice between returning to her job or receiving back pay for the time of her suspension. After choosing neither option, Ms. Britton's employment was terminated and her position was filled by a younger...

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