Firefighter firing for false statements on application upheld
Matter of Tezeno v. City of Watertown (App Div Fourth Dept)
A firefighter was fired from his position for making false statements on his job application. Following his termination, Petitioner brought an Article 78 appeal to challenge this determination. The court found for Respondent holding its decision was supported by ample evidence and termination was not too disproportionate to the offense.
