Priddy v. Department of Highways

On November 11, 1985, between approximately 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., claimant was driving her 1980 Ford Pinto on Great Teays Boulevard, from Milton, Cabell County, when her vehicle struck a pothole. Claimant had been travelling on Route 34 and had turned left onto Great Teays Boulevard. Both the front and rear tires were damaged in the total amount of $118.38. Claimant was not aware of the existence of this particular pothole, but stated that there were always holes in this road. The pothole measured approximately four feet long, three feet wide, and 24 inches deep.

Claimant testified that Great…