Lopez v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission

The holder of a local liquor license appeals from the revocation of his license, which was affirmed in the circuit court of Lake County. Because much of the evidence of wrongful conduct was not fairly related to the control of liquor, we reverse and remand for the imposition of a sanction, if any, less than revocation.

Plaintiff, Horacio N. Lopez (Lopez), had a city of Waukegan liquor license to operate a tavern known as Shorty’s Tap. At the time of the occurrences at issue here, Lopez’ son Temo was acting as manager of the tavern. On the evening of November 30, 1981, while Temo was beginning…