Byrd v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This cause is before the Court on Claimant, Patricia Byrds, first amended verified complaint which was filed on February 10, 1995, alleging that the Respondent, State of Illinois, was negligent in its maintenance responsibilities as lessee of a building. Claimant alleges that on October 23, 1989, she was a business invitee of the Illinois Department of Public Aid, hereinafter referred to as “IDPA.” The IDPA was a tenant of the second, third and fourth floors a.t 6317 S. Maryland, Chicago, Illinois. Claimant fell as she descended stairs in a common area. Claimant alleges…