Scott v. State

OPINION

JANN, J.

Claimants Keith Scott (hereinafter “Scott”) and Donald Lawrence (hereinafter “Lawrence”) filed these consolidated causes of action in the Court of Claims against the Respondent, State of Illinois, Department of Transportation. The Claimants allege that the Respondents negligence was the proximate cause of their accident. Claimants allege they sustained personal injuries as a result of negligence and a breach of duty by the State in fading to properly advise of the closure of Route 251. The Claimants seek compensation from the State for these injuries. Counsel for both parties…