Webb v. Highway Division of the Oregon State Department of Transportation

This is a personal injury action arising from a collision between a vehicle driven by defendant’s employe and plaintiffs automobile. The trial court granted summary judgment for defendant on the ground that plaintiff did not comply with the Oregon Tort Claims Act notice requirement, ORS 30.275(1), which at the relevant time provided:

“Every person who claims damages from a public body or from an officer, employe or agent of a public body acting within the scope of his employment or duties for or on account of any loss or injury within the scope of ORS 30.260 to 30.300 shall cause to be…