Merante v. Burns

The proceeding herein has been instituted by order to show cause seeking an order to restore the petitioner to his position as a correction officer and further ordering that he be given his back pay for the period of his suspension.

Upon the petition, the supporting affidavit and the exhibits attached thereto, it appears that the petitioner was employed as a “ Commissary Officer ” at Matteawan State Hospital for a period of some 12 years which particular function ended in October, 1973. Petitioner has been employed as a correction officer at both the Matteawan State Hospital and Fishkill…