Ingram v. State

Claimant is the widow of Allen Ingram who committed suicide while a patient at the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute.

The deceased first came to the attention of the State of Illinois on September 9, 1975, when he came to the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute with his mother. At that time, he was evaluated by Gertrude Lloyd, A.C.S.W., who recommended to the patient that he voluntarily enter the hospital. He steadfastly refused and left the premises. Her evaluation is as follows:

“Mental Status: Patient is casually dressed and looks stated age. He is oriented as to place and person but…