Russell v. State

ORDER

Patchett, J.

The Claimant herein has filed a claim in tort against the State of Illinois seeking $5,000.00 in damages for being denied medical treatment while a resident of the Illinois Department of Corrections at the Pontiac Correctional Center. On February 5, 1988, the Claimant alleges that he experienced severe stomach pains and was denied medical treatment. He claims that he therefore experienced continued pain and suffering. This case was tried before a Commissioner of this Court on December 21,1988.

After becoming ill on February 5, 1988, the Claimant alleges that he asked a…