Odom v. City of Minden

Troy S. Odom was first employed by the City of Minden, Louisiana Fire Department on April 1, 1959 as a captain. At that time all employees of the fire department had the rank of captain and were unclassified employees. In 1963 Odom suffered a heart attack and, after recovery, returned later that year to work at the fire department performing lighter duties.

In 1966 under authority of Article XIV, Section 15.1, The Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, the City of Minden, adopted a classification plan for firemen and policemen in civil service. Initially only one class was established…