Dolan v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for damage to her vehicle after it struck an object laying on U.S. Route 50 in Harrison County. Respondent was responsible at all times herein for the maintenance ofU.S. Route 50. The Court is of the opinion to deny this claim for the reasons stated more fully below.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred mid-morning on April 10, 2002. Claimant was driving her 2001 Alero Oldsmobile on U.S. Route 50 between the Bridgeport Exit and Emily Drive. Claimant testified that she was in transit to Wal Mart when she heard something strike her vehicle. When she was…