Keiffer v. Department of Highways

On or about September 10, 1980, claimant was riding his 1977 Honda motorcycle on West Virginia Route 16 between Dixie and Smithers, West Virginia. Claimant alleges that respondent’s negligent maintenance of the road caused claimant to lose control of his motorcycle. He claims $3,072.67 in damages to the motorcycle, medical bills, lost wages and consequential damages of $802.50.

Claimant testified that he crested a hill, then entered an S-shaped turn. He was going into a left-hand turn when he encountered gravel on the road. Claimant stated that he reported his accident to the supervisor of…