Roberts v. State of California

Opinion

GOOD, J. *

This case involves a claim against the state arising out of a single vehicle accident which allegedly was caused by negligent ownership, design, maintenance and control of a state highway. The accident resulted in the death of one James Arthur Roberts who was driving the truck involved in the accident. He was survived by his wife (Geraldine Roberts) and by four minor children. The accident occurred on August 31, 1971. In chronological order, the following procedural steps were taken:

1. On December 2, 1971, Industrial Indemnity Company and Boat Transit, Inc., the workmen’s…