Noya v. Department of Fire, City of New Orleans

SCHOTT, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal by four firefighters from a judgment of the Civil Service Commission denying their motion for reimbursement for privately procured health insurance premiums incurred after their employment was terminated and until reinstatement to their jobs by the Commission. The issue is whether a reinstatement by the commission which includes “restoration of all emoluments of employment” makes the city liable for such insurance premiums.

On September 20, 1989, the appellants were discharged for alleged misconduct. They appealed to the commission which on January 22,…