Woodfork v. State

This is a claim brought by Claimant, Maurice Wood-fork, a resident of Stateville Correctional Center, for personal injuries sustained by him when he was beaten by his cellmate during the early morning hours of July 1, 1980. Testimony was taken in this cause on December 10, 1982, and on March 3,1983.

The facts are as follows:

Prior to the incident in question Claimant lived on 4-Gallery and worked in dining room B, where he was approached by Vice Lord gang members who told him he would have to join their gang. (Tr. 6). On or about June 24,1980, Claimant wrote a letter to the appropriate prison…