Moore v. State

Claimant’s complaint alleges that certain of his personal property was damaged by a fellow prison inmate when a guard let the other prisoner into his cell. The State, besides contesting the claim, has raised other issues. The State seeks a set-off for $600 for funeral expenses paid by the Department of Public Aid. The State also seeks a revocation of Claimant’s in forma pauperis status.

A hearing was held before Commissioner Robert Frederick. The evidence consists of the departmental report, the supplemental departmental report, and the transcript of testimony. Both Claimant and Respondent…