Vanko v. Sheahan

John Vanko (plaintiff) was appointed by former Cook County Sheriff James O’Grady to the position of deputy sheriff on July 7, 1987. Current Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan discharged plaintiff on June 24, 1994, upon the belief that plaintiff’s initial appointment was not in accordance with section 3 — 7008 of the Counties Code (the Act), which establishes appointment eligibility criteria. 55 ILCS 5/3 — 7008 (West 1992).

Upon discharge, plaintiff brought a mandamus action to compel the Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board (the Board or Merit Board) to afford him a hearing. Plaintiff claims…