Mattera v. Civil Service Commission

In the present action, the plaintiffs, all Bridgeport firefighters, seek to enforce certain civil service provisions of the charter of the city of Bridgeport (city). In particular, the plaintiffs allege that they have “held a position for one year or more” and, therefore, are eligible to test for promotion to a higher grade. The defendant civil service commission (commission) of the city contends that existing civil service rules, in particular, time in grade requirements, preclude the relief that the plaintiffs request. The plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment that any individual with…