McGraw v. Department of Highways

Claimant brought this action to recover for damage to her automobile when it struck a hole. She seeks $615.07 as compensation for the damages.

On or about June 12, 1988, claimant was travelling on the Dunbar Toll Bridge in Kanawha County. It was approximately 9:15 a.m. She was on her way to church and was alone in her vehicle, a 1982 Oldsmobile Omega, at the time of this incident. She was proceeding from Route 60 in St. Albans to Dunbar. The weather was clear. The surface of the bridge is blacktop, and claimant's speed was approximately 35 miles per hour. She was operating her vehicle in the…