Davis v. State

OPINION

JANN, J.

This is a claim for personal injury pursuant to section 8(c) of the Illinois Court of Claims Act. (705 ILCS 505/ 8(c).) The Claimant alleges in his complaint that on March 12, 1990, he was injured while operating a table saw in the wood shop at the Centraba Correctional Center.

The Claimant seeks $35,000 in damages for permanent injuries, bodily pain and mental anguish that resulted from the tip of his right index finger being severed. He contends the Respondent failed to provide him with safe and adequate working equipment, proper supervision or a safe working environment.

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