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Nikia ADAMS v. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

Louisiana Supreme Court2014-03-21No. No. 2014-C-0140
135 So. 3d 624

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In re Adams, Nikia; — Plaintiff; Applying For Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, City Civil Service Commission, No. 7796; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2013-CA-0200.

Writ granted. Under the totality of the established facts, the appointing authority abused its discretion in terminating the plaintiffs employment. Regis v. Department of Police, 13-1124, p. 2 (La.6/28/13), 121 So.3d 665. Accordingly, the case is remanded to the Civil Service Commission to impose a more appropriate penalty than dismissal from service.

GUIDRY and CLARK, JJ„ would deny.