Pisacano v. State

Claimant contends that while he was a prisoner in Attica State Prison from July, 1952 to February, 1954, the prison’s medical and administrative staffs failed and refused to furnish hjm proper medicines and medical treatment and that as the result he suffered aggravation of a pre-existing physical condition of rheumatoid spondylitis. He seeks compensation *336from the State because of such aggravation with its consequent pain, suffering and physical damage. The Court of Claims found that the State had not been negligent and dismissed the claim.

The written claim is in very general terms. It asks…