Compton v. Division of Highways

The claimant, Ginger B. Compton, seeks an award of 4746.61 from the respondent, Division of Highways, for damage to her 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier. On May 25, 1994, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Ms. Compton was driving between 45 to 50 miles per hour in the northbound lane of Route 54 in Wyoming County. The weather was clear and sunny, and the road was dry. According to her testimony, Ms. Compton observed a large truck approaching in the oncoming lane. In order to avoid a collision with the truck, she drove her vehicle along the white line marker on the right side of her lane. At this time, Ms.…