Webb v. HIGHWAY DIV. OF OREGON STATE

*647CAMPBELL, J.

Plaintiff brought this tort action for personal injuries following an accident between his vehicle and a truck driven by an employe of the Highway Division of the State of Oregon. Plaintiff, through his attorney, sent notice by regular mail to an employe of the Department of Justice who had authority to investigate tort claims and make settlements. The Oregon Tort Claims Act in effect at that time,1 ORS 30.275(1), required notice to be given to the Attorney General personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The trial court held that proper notice had not been given…