Critilli v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for damage to his 1981 Cadillac which occurred when he was traveling on County Route 86/7 in Marshall County and his vehicle struck a large broken sign post. Respondent was responsible at all times herein for the maintenance of County Route 86/7 in Marshall County. The Court is of the opinion to make an award in this claim for the reasons set forth herein below.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on June 10, 2001, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Claimant and his girlfriend were traveling to a friend’s graduation party. It was a clear, warm, sunny day.…