George Payne, Jr. v. State of Indiana Employees' Appeals Commission, et al.

── George Payne, Jr. v. State of Indiana Employees' Appeals Commission, et al. ── Case No.: 24A-MI-01811 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 28, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: LaPorte Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Bradford concur Payne was employed with the Indiana Department of Correction (“DOC”) when the DOC demoted him on August 22, 2022. Payne challenged the employment action through administrative proceedings before the State Employees’ Appeals Commission (“the Commission”). On October 6, 2023, the Commission granted summary judgment in favor of the DOC. On October 30, 2023, Payne petitioned for judicial review of the administrative decision, naming both the DOC and the Commission as respondents.