Haynes v. State

Claimant, an inmate of an Illinois penal institution, has brought this action seeking compensation for the value of two gold neck chains, a medallion and one pair of boots. Claimant’s complaint alleges that, at the time of his transfer from segregation to orientation on May 29, 1984, his property was taken into the exclusive possession or control of an unknown officer, agent or employee of the Respondent and the Claimant’s demands to have his property returned have been refused.

As a preliminary matter, it must be noted that this cause was originally assigned to Commissioner Simpson on May 13,…