James v. State

OPINION

Sommer, C.J.

Claimant, an inmate with the Illinois Department of Corrections, seeks judgment against Respondent for property allegedly lost or stolen while in Respondents possession while Claimant was a resident of Dixon Correctional Center (“Dixon”).

A hearing was held by Commissioner Mathis at Dixon Correctional Center. The record includes the transcript of testimony and Respondents exhibit 1 which is the departmental report. Claimant filed a brief, but Respondent has not.

Claimant testified as follows. On March 1, 1995, Claimant was transferred to Dixon from Pontiac Correctional Center…