Whitehead v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant, John Whitehead, an inmate with the Illinois Department of Corrections, seeks judgment against Respondent, the State of Illinois, for medical negligence, healing arts malpractice, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The three-count complaint alleges in count I, negligent and untimely treatment; in count II, a failure to treat; and in count III, the negligent infliction of severe emotional distress. The cause was tried before Commissioner Rath.

Claimant testified that on January 17, 1990, he had pain on the left side of his face and talked to Respondents…