Williams v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant, James Ear1 Williams, an inmate at State-ville Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, filed his complaint sounding in negligence in the Court of Claims seeking $650 in damages on June 28,1994.

Claimant alleged that the Respondent was negligent in failing to give Claimant his prescribed medications and to provide him with a lower bunk pursuant to medical orders. Claimant further alleged he endured pain and suffering as a result of Respondent’s negligence.

The cause was tried before the Commissioner assigned to the case.

The Facts

Claimant testified that while…