Higley v. Edwards

Plaintiff, an employe of the Curry County Sheriffs Department, was fired by Sheriff Edwards. On appeal, a review board found that the firing was justified. On a writ of review in the circuit court, ORS 34.010 et seq, the court affirmed the review board. Plaintiff appeals. ORS 34.100. He contends that the court erred in finding that (1) his right to due process was not violated by the composition of the review board; (2) the review board’s decision was supported by reliable, probative and substantial evidence; and (3) the result of a polygraph examination was admissible over his objection. We…