Preddice v. Callanan

OPINION OF THE COURT

Harvey, J.

The primary issue raised on this appeal is whether reinstatement and back pay are appropriate remedies for a provisional employee whose services have been determined by a jury to have been terminated in bad faith. In September 1975, petitioner received a temporary appointment as a probation communications consultant with the State Division of Probation, a competitive class job title. He remained in this position until April 1978, when his title was changed to probation public information and media specialist, a contemplated noncompetitive class position. However,…