Hickey v. Riera

The Illinois Racing Board (Board) suspended Peter Noel Hickey’s occupational license for one year after six of his horses tested positive for a prohibited substance in their systems. In May 1998, the circuit court of Cook County reversed and remanded the decision of the Illinois Racing Board. Plaintiff now raises the following issues upon appeal: (1) whether the Board had jurisdiction or authority to enter its March 11, 1997, order; (2) whether the Board abused its discretion and violated his due process rights when it found him in violation of Board rules and by suspending his occupational…