Gonzalez v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant brought this action against the State of Illinois for injuries suffered as a result of a stabbing incident which took place on April 19, 1982, in the office of the Illinois Department of Public Aid located at 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. On that date, Mr. Gonzalez was waiting to be processed by the employees of the State when an individual by the name of Irving Jordan stabbed him in the stomach and arm. The cause was tried by the commissioner assigned to the case.

Mr. Gonzalez testified that he had been on the premises for some time when he noticed…