State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Department of Highways

On April 3, 1986, claimant Howard Reid was operating his 1979 Pontiac Sunbird on Cherry Hill Road, Ohio County, when the vehicle struck a pothole. Claimants seek $389.22 for the damage to the vehicle which resulted from this incident.

Claimant Pamela L. Reid testified that she was a passenger in the 1979 Pontiac Sunbird owned by her husband, Howard Reid, and herself. They were proceeding to Warwood from Short Creek. Her husband was operating their vehicle. This incident occurred at between 5:00 and 6:00 in the morning and there was daylight present at the time. She described the road as being…