Ellyson v. Commonwealth

By JUDGE ROBERT L. HARRIS, SR.

Paul B. Ellyson was hired as a truck driver by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services, and worked approximately four and one-half years before being laid off in August of 1987. Ellyson worked for the Commonwealth without incident until July 31, 1986, with the exception of one written notice for an uncontested speeding ticket.

In July of 1986, Ellyson received a Group I Written Notice from the lower and middle level management of the Department of General Services. He grieved on grounds that this disciplinary action was a reprisal for his…