Caperton v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for damage to his 2001 Ford F250 pickup truck which occurred when his vehicle struck a broken sign post while he was traveling on Route 250/219 in Elkins, Randolph County. This portion of Route 250/219 is *227maintained by respondent in Randolph County at all times herein. The Court is of the opinion to make an award in this claim for the reasons stated more fully below.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on February 13, 2002, at approximately 7:30 a.m. It was just turning daylight and there was a little fog outside which reduced visibility. Claimant was…