Sullivan v. State

Claimant seeks recovery of $3,440.00 in back salary, which is allegedly due and owing to him for a period of eight months, and which has not been paid to him because of lapsed appropriations.

There is no dispute as to the facts in this case. Claimant, William H. Sullivan, was appointed to the position of Institution Fire Chief at the Chicago State Hospital on January 11, 1952. He performed his duties, and received his salary until May 22, 1958, on which date he was suspended from his position. After a hearing before the Civil Service Commission, he was ordered discharged.

Thereafter, claimant…