Greaney v. Hillman

This is an action for judicial review of a decision of the Department of the State Police. Plaintiff, Paul G. Greaney (“Greaney”), brings this motion for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 12(c). Defendants have filed a cross-motion for judgment on the pleadings. For the reasons set forth below, the cross-motions are DENIED.

*438BACKGROUND

Greaney served in the Department of the State Police (“the department”) until August 17, 1996. Greaney had been promoted to the position of Major in December 1992. In 1996, Greaney was informed that he had the option of either accepting a…