Thomas v. Government of the Virgin Islands

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND JUDGMENT

This is an action for damages brought by the plaintiff, Wendall Thomas, against the Government of the Virgin Islands. In making road repairs the government dug a ditch on the side of the roadway at Grove Place Road. The dirt taken from the ditch was placed at the side of the ditch in a mound which extended into the roadway. On March 12, 1976, at 4:30 p.m., the government workers terminated work at the site on Grove Place Road and warning devices were placed around the site. On March 13, 1976, at about 1:00 a.m. after having a few drinks, plaintiff Thomas was…