CLEVELAND, Tenn.-The Tennessee Court of Appeals has issued a ruling favorable to the city, the latest step in a three-year dispute between former Cleveland police detective Duff Brumley and his employer.
In its Thursday ruling, the appeals court in Knoxville found that a lower court did not err in its decision against Brumley and that the city manager “did not act arbitrarily or capriciously” when he ordered Brumley to take training in interpersonal skills.
Attempts to reach Brumley’s attorney, Gerald Tidwell, were unsuccessful Friday.
Cleveland City Manager Janice Casteel’s only comment Friday was that she is pleased with the court’s finding.
On Dec. 16, 2008, Brumley investigated a burglary at a local attorney’s office. Two days later, an employee of the attorney sent a letter to Cleveland Police Chief Wes Snyder complaining about Brumley’s performance during his investigation at the office.