Ramsey County Community Human Services Department v. Davila

SCOTT, Justice.

Ramsey County sought to discharge a veteran, Pablo Davila, for violating several civil service rules. After conducting a veterans preference hearing, the Ramsey County Civil Service Commission (Commission) concluded that Davila had in fact violated the rules as alleged and that such violations were cause for discharge. The Commission, however, modified Davila’s discipline, suspending him for six months and making his return to a demoted position contingent upon therapy. On appeal, the Ramsey County District Court ruled that the Commission exceeded its statutory authority in…