Toth v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This claim was filed as a result of a fall involving Mr. Toth. Mr. Toth was an inmate at the Menard Correctional Center. On June 17, 1980, he was assigned to wash windows at the south cellblock. Mr. Toth was issued a safety belt.

Mr. Toth was the only witness who testified in person. His testimony established, without contradiction, that the safety belt issued to him broke, causing him to fall 30 to 40 feet. He indicated that the belt was hanging in two pieces still attached to the bars after he fell. The Claimant did not pay for any of his medical expenses. He is seeking…