Putnam County Sheriff v. Price

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

The Putnam County Sheriff ("the Sheriff") appeals from the trial court's order denying the Sheriffs motion to dismiss filed in a civil action brought by Pamela Price ("Price") for damages resulting from an automobile accident. The following issues are presented in this appeal:

I. Whether the Sheriff had a duty to warn the public of a known hazardous condition; and

II. Whether the Sheriff is immune from suit.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

As this is an appeal from a motion to dismiss, the facts are taken from the complaint. On November 27, 2007 at approximately 7:15…