City Of Colorado Springs V. Givan

Petitioner, the City of Colorado Springs (the City), discharged one of its employees, the respondent, David Givan (Givan), upon his conviction of felony incest. Pursuant to the provisions of the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (PPPM), Givan appealed the City's decision to the municipal court. The municipal court found that the City's decision constituted an abuse of discretion and ordered Givan reinstated.