Starks v. State

OPINION

JANN, J.

The Claimant filed his complaint in the Court of Claims on January 23, 1990, seeking $60,000 in damages from the State for injuries he received and for medical malpractice while an inmate in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

A trial was held before the commissioner assigned to the case on August 29, 1991. The evidence consists of the departmental report and the report of proceedings which was filed on September 17, 1991. The Claimant has failed to file a brief within the time limit set by rule, and the State has filed no brief. The Court will, however, thoroughly consider…