Gass v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

This case arises out of an alleged flooding of farmland during the construction of Interstate Highway 255 at Interstates 55 and 70 in Madison County. Claimant alleges that the construction caused flooding, and subsequent damage, to his crops and farmland.

Claimant alleges crop losses of $7,472.00. On July 28, 1987, Claimant filed an amended complaint; and on October 20, 1987, he filed an amendment to the amended complaint. The amendment charged a second flooding of the farmland in July of 1987, and sought additional damages of $5,430.00.

The Claimant, Vic Eckmann, owns an…