Henderson v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant, David Henderson, filed his claim sounding in negligence on November 27, 1995. Claimant, an inmate with the Illinois Department of Corrections (“DOC”), seeks judgment for $3,000 from Respondent for an injury he suffered while he was a resident of the Centralia Correctional Center (“Centralia”). Claimant alleges his injury was the result of negligence on the part of Respondents employees.

A hearing was held at Dixon Correctional Center before a Commissioner of the Court. Claimant filed a brief, but Respondent was barred from filing a brief after failing to file a…