Wilder v. Hall

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

VAN TATENHOVE, District Judge.

Before the Court are two Motions to Dismiss filed by two of the three named Defendants, State Representative Howard Cornett (“Cornett”) [R. 9] and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (“the Cabinet”). [R. 11], Cornett argues that the claims against him must be dismissed because his actions are constitutionally protected [R. 9]. The Cabinet argues that it is immune to suit under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. [R. 11]. The Court agrees and will grant both motions.

I

In the Spring of 2005, William Small-wood (“Smallwood”) was promoted…