Harry W. Kuhn Redi-Mix Concrete v. State

OPINION

Sommer, C.J.

This is an action for contribution by the State to the Claimants for damages for injuries caused to Steven Marple. The Claimants settled with Mr. Marple on August 19, 1983, for the sum of $190,000, and the State was specifically released on April 19, 1984. This claim was heard in oral argument on October 26, 1992, and March 24, 1993, by this Court.

The first issue to be considered, even before we examine the facts, is whether the Claimants gave proper notice as per section 22 — 1 of the Court of Claims Act, 705 ILCS 505/22 — 1.

This Court has held:

“* * ° a notice of intent to…