Court of Claims of Illinois July 29, 1991, No. 84-CC-0396 (Smith v. State)

OPINION

Burke, J.

On December 17, 1982, Claimant, William Smith, was an inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center. He was quartered in the West House, 3 Gallery, Cell #331. In that section, the inmates stay in their cells all day except for meals.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., the cell doors on 3 Gallery were opened, allowing the inmates to go to their evening meal.