Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality v. Al-Madhoun

Jim Gunter, Justice.

This appeal arises from an order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court denying a motion to dismiss filed by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and seven ADEQ employees in their official and individual capacities (collectively “Appellants”). We reverse the circuit court’s order and dismiss the case.

On March 17, 2006, Appellees Shawki Al-Madhoun (“AlMadhoun”) and Northstar Engineering Consultants, Inc. (“Northstar”) filed a complaint against the ADEQ. In the complaint, Appellees alleged that the ADEQ violated Al-Madhoun’s equal protection and due process…