O'Brien v. Farrell

In these article 78 proceedings, originally commenced jointly by five State employees, three of whom have since discontinued the proceeding as to them, the two *439remaining petitioners, David O’Brien and John Mattice, separately seek review of certain determinations removing them from employment as civil defense safety representatives in the New York State Civil Defense Commission, and demand judgments directing their retention. Both petitioners have continued in employment since October 3, 1962 by virtue of a stay granted by the late Mr. Justice MacAffeb pending the disposition of these…