Colby v. Siebert

— Determination unanimously annulled on the law without costs and matter remitted to respondents for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum: The findings of the Hearing Officer, adopted by the Fire Commissioners, are supported by substan*930tial evidence. Considering petitioner’s persistent conduct and his attitude toward his superior officers culminating in an act of insubordination, and mindful of the deference to be accorded to the judgment of those who must accept responsibility for the operation of the Fire Department, we cannot say that the penalty of dismissal…