Johnson v. State

OPINION

JANN, J.

Claimants Jada Johnson and Barry K. Fortner brought claims individually against the Respondent, State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for personal injuries suffered as a result of a vehicle accident on a State highway. On June 14,1995, the cases were consolidated by order of Court and trial was held on November 1, 1995, before Commissioner Elizabeth Rochford in Chicago, Illinois.

The facts are as follows:

Claimants Jada Johnson and Barry Fortner worked together at Sages Restaurant on State Street in Chicago. Claimant Johnson reported to work on August…