City of Troy v. Troy Civil Service Commission

Appellant, City of Troy, appeals from dismissal of its complaint for superintending control and summary judgment for appellees and the reinstatement with back pay of appellee Joseph Forgue to the Troy Police Department. The basic facts underlying this dispute are not contested.

Joseph Forgue was employed as a probationary police officer by the City of Troy from June 26, 1975, to June 25, 1976. On June 25, 1976, he was informed by letter from the Troy City Manager that he would not receive permanent employment with the Troy Police Department. The termination notice accompanying the letter cited…