Carev v. State

This is an action in tort brought by Claimant for damages he sustained when he was a prisoner at the Joliet Correctional Center, Joliet, Illinois, and was set upon and beaten by two other inmates.

Claimant’s theory of his case is set out succinctly in his complaint, reproduced in part as follows:

“1. This is an action in tort pursuant to the Court of Claims Act, 37 Ill. Rev. Stat. § 439.8 (d).

2. On or about August 16, 1975, and prior thereto, the State of Illinois, respondent herein, owned, controlled and operated the Joliet Correctional Center, Joliet, Illinois.

3. On or about August 16, 1975…