Blas v. Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency

In Blas v. Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency, 2000 Guam 12, the Court rejected the argument that there was good cause based on a misapprehension of facts and law because this contention was not supported by the record. Blas, 2000 Guam 12 P 35. In Blas, the Court concluded that it was not reasonable for the CSC to reconsider its initial decision, which was based on its "detailed findings after evidentiary hearings were conducted." Id. P 35. The Court rejected the contention that there was "a misapprehension of the facts and law" as to the initial decision, because the record indicated "that a great deal of time had been spent discussing the situation . . . ." Id. "In stark contrast . . . the CSC's Amended Decision and Order . . . provides no justification other than the conclusory statement that it found the eligible candidate competing against Blas was unfairly denied the right to be interviewed and that he was deprived of an equal employment opportunity." Id. In sum, the Court found it unreasonable to exercise reconsideration when doing so contradicted the record