77-CC-135 and 77-CC-1316. This Court has also held that the State is not absolutely liable for acts of escaped prisoners nor is the State an insurer. See 23 Ill. Ct. C1.47. Respondent’s motion to dismiss is hereby granted, Claimant’s objections to motion to dismiss are overruled, and motion for summary judgment is denied.
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The court granted the respondent's motion to dismiss and denied the claimant's motion for summary judgment, holding that the State is not absolutely liable for acts of escaped prisoners nor is it an insurer.
Cases cited: 23 Ill. Ct. Cl. 47
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77-CC-135 and 77-CC-1316. This Court has also held that the State is not absolutely liable for acts of escaped prisoners nor is the State an insurer. See 23 Ill. Ct. C1.47.
Respondent’s motion to dismiss is hereby granted, Claimant’s objections to motion to dismiss are overruled, and motion for summary judgment is denied.