Houston v. State

Neither party in this case filed briefs with the Court.

The Claimant in this action asked for money damages that resulted from injuries he received while a patient at Alton State Hospital, Alton, Illinois.

On or about February 10, 1975, Clarence Houston was admitted as a patient at the Alton State Hospital, Alton, Illinois, and was being treated for an alcoholic condition in a section of the Alton State Hospital known as Linden Cottage. At the time of admission the Claimant was 52 years of age and unemployed. Special damages were not pleaded in the Complaint.

On February 13, 1975, Claimant was…