Davis v. State

Claimant’s complaint arose from an incident on June 2, 1985. On that date, the State of Illinois Department of Corrections (State) allegedly made Claimant use an unsafe bucket, without a handle, to pour hot water into a coffee pot. The bucket slipped out of his hands, the hot water spilled and caused burns to Claimant’s right foot. He further alleged that the State failed to provide proper medical care for his injuries. During the period in question, Claimant was an inmate at Stateville Prison in Pontiac.

The case proceeded to trial on July 10, 1986. The evidence consisted of Claimant’s…