Sottoriva v. Claps

SYKES, Circuit Judge.

Joseph A. Sottoriva, an employee of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (the “Department”), filed a three-count complaint against Rocco Claps, the Director of the Department, and Daniel Hynes, the Comptroller of the State of Illinois. Sottoriva alleged that Claps and Hynes violated his due-process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment by withholding portions of his salary without an adequate hearing. Sottoriva sought injunctive relief and money damages. Sottoriva also accused Claps of violating Illinois’ State Finance Act. On summary judgment, Sottoriva obtained…