Lewis v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Agnes H. Lewis appeals the order of the State Civil Service Commission upholding the action of the Department of Health removing her from her position as District Nurse Administrator and Public Health Nurse IV with regular civil service status.

Ms. Lewis ’ removal was based on a charge of mismanagement and abuse of responsibilities. At the hearing before the commission, the department, to meet its burden of proving just cause for Ms. Lewis’ removal,1 alleged that on four separate instances Ms. Lewis had reported hotel stays which she never made and had allowed her…