McDonnell v. Department of Highways

WALLACE, JUDGE:

Claimant filed this claim against the respondent in the amount of $131.78 for damage to his 1980 Toyota Corolla automobile.

On November 17, 1980, claimant was driving his son’s automobile westerly on Interstate 64. His son was following him in claimant’s automobile. At 10:00 p.m., while crossing Rocky Step Bridge at approximately milepost 41, he noticed in his rearview mirror his son blinking his lights. He pulled off the highway and his son stopped behind him and stated that he had a flat tire. They changed the tire and proceeded on. The next morning, the claimant examined the…