Hoskins v. Department of Highways

RULEY, JUDGE:

On Thursday evening, June 17, 1976, an automobile driven by the claimant struck a large hole in the inside, eastbound lane of Route 1-70, just beyond the Wheeling Tunnel. The claimant alleges that respondent’s negligence caused the resulting damage to her vehicle, and seeks an award in the amount of $181.75.

Although this case closely resembles Davis Auto Parts v. Department of Highways, 12 Ct. Cl. 31 (1977), one essential element of proof in Davis is not present in this case. In Davis, the evidence indicated that the defect in Route 1-64 had been present for at least 15 hours…