Shabazz v. State

Appeals (1) from two orders of the Court of Claims (McCabe, Jr., J.), entered May 23, 1991 and May 24, 1991, which granted the State’s motions to dismiss the claims for failure to prosecute, and (2) from an order of said court, entered August 19, 1991, which denied claimant’s motion to vacate the prior orders of said court.

On or about June 1, 1988, claimant filed a claim alleging, inter alia, that he had been assaulted by prison guards and deprived of adequate food, showers and outdoor recreation. A second claim was filed on or about November 17, 1988 alleging further violations by prison…