Huff v. Rock Island County Sheriff's Merit Commission

This case is but one chapter in a lengthy dispute concerning officer misconduct. The defendant, Rock Island County Sheriffs Merit Commission (Commission), found the plaintiff, Sergeant Michael Huff, guilty of neglect of duty and terminated his employment with the sheriff’s department. The trial court upheld the finding of guilt but found Huff’s dismissal to be unreasonable and remanded the case to the Commission. The Commission subsequently reduced the punishment to a demotion and a suspension, and the trial court affirmed that decision. Huff appeals the Commission’s decision regarding his…