Rupert Staine v. Board of Civil Service Commissioners for the City of Los Angeles, et al., BS 171872

Tentative decision on demurrer: sustained without prejudice

Respondents Board of Civil Service Commissioners for the City of Los Angeles (“Board”) and Real Party in Interest City of Los Angeles Department of Airports (“Department”) demur to the Petition filed by Petitioner Rupert Staine (“Staine”).

The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

1. Petition

Petitioner Staine commenced this proceeding on December 27, 2017. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.

Staine was employed as an Airport Police Officer III and K-9 Officer with the Department. On February 23, 2015, the Department served Staine with a Notice of Discharge, Suspension, or Probationary Termination, which became effective immediately. Staine timely appealed the Notice of Discharge and requested