Cusack v. Edgar

The plaintiff, James Cusack, filed a petition with defendant, the Secretary of State, requesting a restricted driving permit (hereinafter permit) subsequent to the suspension of his driving privileges for driving while under the influence of alcohol. After a hearing, defendant denied plaintiff’s request. Thereafter, plaintiff filed a complaint for administrative review, again seeking a permit. After a hearing, the trial court dismissed plaintiff’s complaint. Plaintiff appeals, contending that defendant’s denial of his request for a permit was contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence,…