Bynum v. State

OPINION

Burke, J.

This claim is brought by Nathaniel Bynum claiming negligence on the part of the State of Illinois for not providing adequate medical treatment, equipment and care while incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Institution from August 1976 through February 1978. Claimant’s action is for physical damage and emotional distress allegedly sustained while hospitalized at the Stateville prison from 1976 through 1978. The amount claimed is $100,000.00.

Claimant alleges that while in the care of the State of Illinois-Department of Corrections, the State breached its duty of care owed him…