Welch v. Johnson

Plaintiffs appeal the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant, David N. Johnson (Johnson), finding that his statement of economic interests, as amended, met all statutory requirements. The appeal raises as issues whether (1) the original omissions on Johnson’s statement of economic interests must result in ineligibility for, or forfeiture of, the mayoralty of the City of Harvey, (2) Johnson’s amended statement of economic interests relates back to the date on which he filed his original statement, and (3) evidence was improperly submitted and considered at the March…