Jones v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant, Glenn Jones, an inmate with the Illinois Department of Corrections, seeks damages against Respondent, State of Illinois, in the sum of $100,000 for injuries sustained by Claimant by the actions of a correctional officer. Claimant’s complaint contends that on September 21, 1989, Claimant was returning from the chow hall when he was struck and injured by a correctional officer for no reason.

At the hearing before the Commissioner, Claimant testified that on September 21, 1989, Claimant was an inmate with the Illinois Department of Corrections. The institution was on…