Kipping v. Department of Employment Security

ORDER

Mitchell, J.

The Claimant, Patricia Kipping, brings this action for compensatory damages pursuant to the Illinois Court of Claims Act, 705 ILCS 505/8(d). The Claimant’s action is in tort for personal injuries suffered as a direct and proximate result of negligence committed by the Respondent, the State of Illinois. A hearing was held by this Court on May 4,1998.

The Claimant was an invitee at the Department of Employment Security, hereinafter referred to as “the Department,” in Relleville, Illinois. Claimant arrived at the Department around 10:00 a.m. on the rainy morning of September 21,…