Burkett v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael E. Hudson, J.

*323Under a claim filed December 1, 2003, claimant has sought to recover damages for what he contends was his improper placement on a restricted diet while an inmate confined to the Special Housing Unit at Attica Correctional Facility. The conduct in issue allegedly took place over a four-day period commencing September 13, 2003, and a seven-day period that started on October 7, 2003. In preparing the claim Mr. Burkett made use of a printed form, marking entries within designated sections of the pleading, then signing its signature line. However, Mr.…