Lyons v. Ryan

Plaintiffs, Michael Lyons and the Better Government Association, “on behalf of and for the benefit of the State of Illinois,” filed suit against defendants, George Ryan, Citizens for Ryan, and other present and former officers and employees of the Secretary of State, seeking to impose constructive trusts on funds and benefits alleged to have been illegally received by defendants. Ryan, a former Secretary of State, is presently Governor of the State of Illinois. Citizens for Ryan is a state political committee responsible for soliciting and accepting political contributions for Ryan’s…