ELR Citation: ELR 20275
No(s). 89 C 2217 (N.D. Ill. Aug 16, 1989)

The court holds that the Illinois State Rifle Association, Safari Club International, and two individuals cannot sue the state of Illinois and its Department of Conservation Director under the Pitman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act because the Act contains neither an explicit nor an implicit private right-of-action. The only remedy provided in the Act for the improper diversion of wildlife restoration funds is for the Department of the Interior to withhold future funding to the state.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
James Valentino Jr.
520 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL 60611
(312) 341-0432

Counsel for Defendants
Neil F. Hartigan, Attorney General
500 S. Second, Springfield IL 62706
(217) 782-1090

Mary Ellen Coghlan, Ass't Attorney General
100 W. Randolph, Chicago IL 60601
(312) 814-3000