Meade v. State

This matter arises in tort due to an accident on the State built and maintained bridge on Route I — 80 across the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois, on September 5, 1971.

The death claim arose as a result of an alleged speeding up of a previously undiagnosed cancer condition. The death occurred several months after the accident, at which time the maximum allowable by statute was $100,000.00. At the time the accident occurred on September 5,1971, the limitation was fixed by statute at $25,000.00.

This case was tried upon a stipulation of facts entered into between the parties hereto. The…