Soong v. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

PERRY, Judge.

Llewellyn Soong appeals from the district court’s order affirming the Idaho Personnel Commission’s decision upholding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s termination of Soong’s employment. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Soong began work as a therapeutic recreational specialist for the Department of Health and Welfare at State Hospital South (SHS) in 1979. In January 1990, he transferred to a similar position at State Hospital North (SHN). He was terminated in January 1994.

After his termination, Soong instituted the appropriate…