Sojka v. City of Pasadena

Opinion

LILLIE, J.

In July of 1969, respondent city promulgated a document announcing “a promotional examination for Helicopter Pilot Assignments.” It also therein stated that one such position was to be filled by a police agent then employed by respondent, and that the three highest scoring applicants would be certified for final selection. Petitioner-plaintiff, as a police agent, thereafter took all of the examinations required of him for the position announced. Although he was ranked first on the eligible list as a result of the examinations, he was later advised that neither he nor the…