Lawrence v. ALABAMA STATE PERSONNEL BD.

Willie E. Lawrence is employed by the Alabama Department of Corrections ("ADOC") as a correctional officer. He injured his back while attempting to assist in restraining a prisoner. Lawrence filed a complaint against ADOC, alleging that he had been discriminated against because of his disability and retaliated against because of his long-standing union membership. After a hearing before a hearing officer, who found that no evidence supported Lawrence's claims, the Alabama State Personnel Board ("the Board") adopted the hearing officer's recommendation and denied Lawrence's complaint. Lawrence…