Bowen v. Missouri Department of Conservation

LAURA DENVIR STITH, Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellant Marc J. Bowen sought judicial review of a decision by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDOC) which affirmed his dismissal from employment with that department. The Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri, the Honorable Byron L. Kinder presiding, affirmed MDOC’s decision, and Mr. Bowen appeals. He argues that MDOC erred in terminating his employment because Section 36.390 RSMo Supp.1996 and the MDOC termination procedure adopted in compliance therewith required that his termination be found to be “for the good of the service,” which he says…