Estate of Krause v. Department of Transportation

ORDER

Sommer, J.

This is a claim for wrongful death due to alleged negligence of the State. It is presently before the Court on the Respondents motion to dismiss. Oral argument was heard by the Court on June 20,1994.

The issue before the Court is whether the Claimant gave sufficient notice under section 22 — 1 of the Court of Claims Act. 705 ILCS 505/22 — 1.

The date of the injury was June 27, 1987; the personal representative was qualified on December 2, 1987; the notice was filed on March 1, 1988; and the complaint was filed on June 27, 1989. The notice stated that the-Claimant s decedent was…