Rogers v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This is a claim arising out of a work crew from a correctional institution. The Claimant was an inmate at the East Moline Work Camp on December 4, 1984. He was a part of a seven-man work crew which was charged with clearing shrubbery adjacent to a highway. Accompanying the work crew were two correctional officers.

On the morning of December 4, 1984, one of the correctional officers asked the members of the crew if they knew how to operate a chain saw. Another inmate, Cavelle Benjamin, indicated that he did. The officer watched Mr. Benjamin start the saw, and he indicated…