Mason v. Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University

Terry Mason, a civil service employee of Southern Illinois University (SIU), whose working time was reduced, appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Jackson County, which entered an order striking Mason’s second amended complaint and finding that the court did not have subject matter jurisdiction except under the Administrative Review Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 110, par. 3 — 101 et seq.).

Mason worked for the university as a routeman whose duties required him to drive motor vehicles, package and deliver materials, and assist in recordkeeping. His position required more skill than…