Griggs v. North Maine Fire Protection Board

PRESIDING JUSTICE MANNING

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff William Griggs (hereinafter Griggs), a former fire lieutenant, appeals the order of the circuit court which affirmed the administrative decision of defendant, North Maine Fire Protection Board of Fire Commissioners (hereinafter Board or North Maine Board), that found Griggs to be guilty of several acts of misconduct that occurred on the evening of February 20, 1989, and terminated him for cause.

Based on the complaint and evidence presented during the administrative hearing, the facts reveal that Griggs was employed with the…