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Hebert v. NOPD / Burkart v. NOPD

· These cases won by Mr. Lambert first established the right of New Orleans Police Department officers to file Civil Service appeals for letters of reprimand. 

· Prior to Mr. Lambert’s intervention, NOPD took the position that letters of reprimand were not appealable, despite the fact that NOPD uses those letters as the basis for increased discipline in any subsequent cases.

· NOPD appealed the Hebert case all the way to the Louisiana Supreme Court, but Mr. Lambert was successful in the appeals and the case still stands.

· Read the Fourth Circuit’s Opinions in these cases.

Davis v. NOPD

Hebert v. NOPD

Burkart v. NOPD

 

ORLEANS CIVIL SERVICE;
4th CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL;

LA SUPREME COURT

 

CASE ISSUES & AREAS OF LAW:

 

· Civil Service

· Police Officers’ Bill of Rights

 

 

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Civil Service Cases

Davis v. NOPD

· In this heavily-contested case, Mr. Lambert won a contentious appeal on behalf of an NOPD Sergeant, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police.

· The case established the rule that, if NOPD failed to follow the clear mandate of the Police Officer’s Bill of Rights by adhering to the rule that all investigations against officers must be completed within 60 days, no discipline could be imposed against the officer.

· NOPD appealed all the way to the Louisiana Supreme Court, but Mr. Lambert was successful in the appeals.

· The Louisiana Legislature was impressed with the Judgment obtained by Mr. Lambert in Sgt. Davis’ case.  With Mr. Lambert’s assistance, the Legislature eventually passed a new law specifically codifying Mr. Lambert’s interpretation of the “60 Day Rule” in Louisiana Revised Statute 40:2531.

· Read the Fourth Circuit’s Opinion in the landmark Davis case.