Simpson v. State

This claim arises out of an accident which occurred on September 3, 1978, at New Salem State Park. Claimant asserts that her injury was caused by the failure of the Illinois Department of Conservation to adequately maintain the walkway in New Salem State Park. The facts are not in dispute.

On July 9, 1982, a hearing was held before Commissioner Robert J. Hillebrand. Claimant subsequently filed a brief, but the Respondent has not done so and the time period has long since passed. Commissioner Hillebrand has duly filed his report which the Court has carefully considered along with the other…