Cooper v. State

OPINION

Raucci, J.

This claim is brought by Edward Cooper, former inmate of Vandalia Correctional Institution, for injuries he sustained on July 17, 1984, while performing his work in the prison kitchen. A hearing was held before the Commissioner.

The facts adduced at trial are as follows:

Claimant, Edward Cooper, appeared and testified that, in July, 1984, he was an inmate at Vandalia Correctional Center. On the evening of July 17, 1984, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Claimant reported to the kitchen for his work assignment as head cook. The Claimant described a large kitchen area and dining room…