Watts v. Division of Highways

WEBB, JUDGE:

Claimant brought this action for property damage to her home located in Dunbar, Kanawha County, which she alleges occurred during a construction project on 1-64 in October 2000. Claimant alleges that her home sustained the most serious damage on one particular day in October 2000. Respondent is responsible for the maintenance of 1-64 in Kanawha County. The Court is of the opinion to deny this claim for the reasons set forth more fully below.

Claimant, Pearl Watts, a 72-year-old widow resides at her home in Dunbar. Claimant’s home fronts Route 25, also referred to as Fairlawn…