Parsons v. Division of Highways

The claimant, Ronald Mack Parsons, seeks an award of $399.05 from the respondent, Division of Highways, for damage to his vehicle. The damage occurred on April 2, 1996, at approximately 9:00 p.m., while the claimant was driving with his headlights on at a speed of forty-five miles per hour when he encountered a rock slide. The claimant testified that he was unable to avoid the slide, and his vehicle struck several of the rocks lying on the roadway. As a result, the wheels and tires on his vehicle were damaged.

Rex Angel, the Boone County Supervisor for the respondent, testified that his…