Smith v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This is a tort action filed by Claimant, Taft Smith. Most of the facts are not in dispute. On November 2, 1984, Claimant was admitted to the John Madden Mental Health Facility. This mental health facility is under the control of the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Claimant recalled being admitted to the facility when the police brought him there on November 2, 1984. Claimant does not recall giving permission to admit him to the facility but the evidence shows he voluntarily signed in. He recalls being placed in the quiet room of Pavilion…