New York Court of Appeals April 5, 2011 (Woods v. New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pigott, J.

After petitioner passed a civil service examination, his name was placed on a list maintained by the respondent New York *507City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) of those eligible to be appointed as a New York City firefighter. He was on military duty when his name was reached on the list.