Walker v. State

This is an action, brought by Alice Walker, special administratrix of the estate of William C. Reed, for personal injuries to decedent William C. Reed to have been the result of negligence of the Illinois Public Health Hospital on July 4, 1973.

Most of the facts of this case are undisputed. On July 1, 1973, Claimant was approximately 76 years of age. He was in good physical condition and lived with his niece, Alice Walker, in Chicago. On July 1, 1973, Claimant left his home to take a walk and was found by a Chicago police officer about 2 1/2 miles from his home. When found, by the officer,…