Gillispie v. Department of Highways

On February 18, 1986, at approximately 11:15 a.m. claimant Robert K. Gillispie was operating his Chevy S-10 pickup truck on Cow Creek Road, Putnam County, when his vehicle struck a pothole. The claimants seek $10,000.00 for damages to the vehicle and for physical injuries to Carolyn Kay Gillispie. The Court, on its own motion, amended the style of the claim to reflect the proper party respondent, the Department of Highways. Claimants have received $6,700.00 from their insurance carrier. The insurance policy has a $500.00 deductible. Claimants incurred $605.29 in medical bills for physical…