Beccia v. City of Waterbury

This case arises out of an alleged conflict between the civil service system of the city of Waterbury and the provision of General Statutes § 29-45 requiring that a preference be given to members of a local fire department in the selection of a local fire marshal. The plaintiff, Jerry Beccia, an applicant for the position of fire marshal of Waterbury, brought an action against the defendants, the eity of Waterbury and various city officials, 1 and against the defendant Edward St. John, the applicant certified as having ranked first in an examination for the position of fire marshal. Alleging…