Henley v. Department of Mental Health

OPINION

Raucci, C.J.

This matter comes to be heard on the claims of Geraldine P. Henley, individually, and as special administrator of the estate of Patricia Kalafut, deceased, Karen J. Henley, Cheryl L. Rocchino, and Michelle A. Henley, for personal injuries resulting in the death of Patricia Kalafut (hereinafter collectively “Claimants”) due to the alleged negligence of the State of Illinois by and through its agents and employees at the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (“DMHDD”) and Howe Development Center (“Howe”) in Tinley Park, Illinois. All of the…