Oral Arguments of the Supreme Court of Virginia

City Fired Firefighter - "Discovery" - Writ of Mandamus - City of Hampton v. Williamson

March 20, 2023 Ben Glass Season 2 Episode 4
City Fired Firefighter - "Discovery" - Writ of Mandamus - City of Hampton v. Williamson
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Oral Arguments of the Supreme Court of Virginia
City Fired Firefighter - "Discovery" - Writ of Mandamus - City of Hampton v. Williamson
Mar 20, 2023 Season 2 Episode 4
Ben Glass

In this case the principal issue is whether the City had to turn over all documents that it considered before firing a firefighter.

Assignments of Error
1. The circuit court erred in granting a writ of mandamus by order on July 23rd, 2021, requiring the City to provide all relevant records requested by a grievant prior to a final grievance hearing, because a writ of mandamus was not an appropriate remedy in this matter.
2. The circuit court erred in its statutory interpretation of Virginia Code § 15.2-1507(A)(10)(b)(3) by holding by order on July 23rd, 2021, that the statute creates a ministerial duty for a locality to provide to a grievant any relevant records requested by the grievant prior to a final grievance hearing as such interpretation and subsequent ruling goes beyond the plain language of the statute.

The Supreme Court of Virginia podcast is a production of BenGlassLaw, a personal injury and disability law firm headquartered in Fairfax Virginia. The podcast uses recordings that are in the public domain, edited "lightly" for the elimination of filler words and long pauses.

This podcast is brought to you by Virginia Injury and Disability law firm, Ben Glass Law.

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In this case the principal issue is whether the City had to turn over all documents that it considered before firing a firefighter.

Assignments of Error
1. The circuit court erred in granting a writ of mandamus by order on July 23rd, 2021, requiring the City to provide all relevant records requested by a grievant prior to a final grievance hearing, because a writ of mandamus was not an appropriate remedy in this matter.
2. The circuit court erred in its statutory interpretation of Virginia Code § 15.2-1507(A)(10)(b)(3) by holding by order on July 23rd, 2021, that the statute creates a ministerial duty for a locality to provide to a grievant any relevant records requested by the grievant prior to a final grievance hearing as such interpretation and subsequent ruling goes beyond the plain language of the statute.

The Supreme Court of Virginia podcast is a production of BenGlassLaw, a personal injury and disability law firm headquartered in Fairfax Virginia. The podcast uses recordings that are in the public domain, edited "lightly" for the elimination of filler words and long pauses.

This podcast is brought to you by Virginia Injury and Disability law firm, Ben Glass Law.

Real legal help for real people

Your life has been disrupted. You have good doctors and they support you. Your personal injury or long-term disability claim seems like a slam dunk. But there’s a problem: The insurance company doesn’t believe you. “You can’t be hurt that bad! Our medical experts say you’re fine.”

You need a trusted advocate who can uncover all the facts, tell your story to the skeptical insurance company, and get you the money you deserve. You don’t have to do this alone. Contact our Virginia personal injury and long-term disability lawyers today for a free consultation or denial letter review.

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