Hayes v. Department of Police

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

The plaintiff, Sterling Hayes, was suspended from his employment as a police officer with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) on three separate occasions. Following a hearing the Civil Service Commission upheld the suspensions of five days, twenty days and forty-eight days. On appeal plaintiff is appealing his suspensions for five days and forty-eight days.

The record reflects that during the period of time in question, February 20, 1984— October 2, 1984, plaintiff frequently took sick leave and sought medical attention for work related medical problems. The seriousness…