Farley v. Department of Corrections

WALLACE, JUDGE:

Claimant Lonnie Edward Farley brought this claim to recover damages for personal injuries which he received in an accident which occurred when he was being transported in a van operated by an employee of the respondent. Claimant alleges that the accident occurred due to negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle.

The accident occurred on April 17, 1975, while claimant was being transported from Moundsville, West Virginia to Huttonsville, West Virginia. At the time of the accident, claimant was incarcerated at Huttonsville Correctional Facility. He was shackled to…