Williams v. State Department of Highways

Opinion by

Judge BRIGGS.

In this negligence action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident, defendant, State of Colorado Department of Highways, appeals from the $5,000 judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, Annette M. Williams. We reverse.

The complaint alleged that, in February 1990, plaintiff was injured when a westbound “motor vehicle snowplow,” owned by defendant and negligently driven by its employee, crossed into the eastbound lane where she was driving and collided with her automobile.

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) and (5), defendant…