Pizzi v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board

ORDER

This case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised on appeal should not summarily be decided. The plaintiff, Thomas Pizzi (Pizzi or plaintiff), appeals from the dismissal of his administrative appeal to the Superior Court. No cause having been shown, we proceed to decide the appeal at this time.

The essential facts of this case are not in dispute. The plaintiff was an employee of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), a public corporation of the State of Rhode Island charged with providing solid…