Macon v. State

This cause having come for consideration on the Respondent’s motion to dismiss and the Court being duly advised in the premises:

Finds, that Claimant’s complaint states that the negligence of the Illinois Department of Corrections resulted in his not being allowed to attend his mother’s funeral. He seeks $15,000.00 as compensation for mental suffering. Respondent has moved to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a cause of action.

While Claimant’s complaint does allege mental suffering, it does not allege any physical impact or symptom as a result thereof. No recovery may be had for the…