Garcia v. Wilson

Bruce Poolaw, an American Indian, was fired from his job as an Anadarko, Oklahoma, policeman. The Policeman Board of Review determined that there was insufficient evidence to justify the termination, but the city manager refused to reinstate him. Poolaw then brought suit against the City of Anadarko, its city manager and four other city officials, alleging that he had been discriminated against during the course of his employment, and was ultimately fired, on account of his race. Poolaws claims were filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983 and 2000e-2000e-17 (Title VII) (1976 & Supp. V 1981). On motion, the district court initially dismissed all three actions. On appeal, we reversed and remanded. Poolaw v. City of Anadarko, 660 F.2d 459 (10th Cir. 1981).