Bland v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for vehicle damage which occurred when his vehicle struck several pieces of steel rebar while his father was driving the vehicle on the Chestnut Street exit ramp from U.S. Route 50 in Harrison County. The Chestnut Street exit ramp is a road maintained by respondent in Harrison County. The Court is of the opinion to make an award in this claim for the reasons more fully stated below.

The incident giving rise to tin's claim occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on February 3, 2004, a snowy morning. Claimant’s father, John H. Bland, was driving claimant’s 1994 Ford…