Milton v. Espey

Plaintiff Milton appeals a summary judgment rendered against him. The issue is whether Milton's action against Espey is barred by Section 14 of the Alabama Constitution which declares sovereign immunity. Both Milton and Espey were employees of the University of Alabama. Milton was employed at the Ferguson Center of the University of Alabama as a student assistant, and then as assistant director of the Ferguson Center from March 1, 1973, until August 19, 1974. Espey is the Director of the Ferguson Center.

Milton's complaint contains five counts seeking money damages from Espey. The University…