Ratcliff v. State

OPINION

Raucci, J.

This cause comes before the Court on Claimant John Ratcliff’s complaint alleging negligence against the Respondent State of Illinois. The claim arises out of an incident occurring on September 16, 1986, when Claimant was struck by a basketball backboard and hoop while incarcerated at Joliet Correctional Center (hereinafter “JCC”). The hearing was conducted on May 17, 1994. Claimant testified and offered four exhibits into evidence, which were admitted into the record. Respondent presented one witness, Bruce Burger, and no exhibits.

John Ratcliff testified on his own behalf. On…