Goodwin v. Department of Highways

Claimant seeks $877.13 for his tools and other personal property which were in respondent's vehicle when the vehicle was stolen on July 23 or July 24, 1986 from respondent's garage.

Claimant alleges negligence on the part of respondent for failing to properly secure its garage. The garage is located in Mudlick, Lewis County.

*104The claimant testified that he is an Equipment Operator 3 for respondent. Respondent's 1986 Chevrolet half-ton pickup truck was pariced in an area enclosed by a six-foot, chain link fence with a lock gate. At the time of the theft, some individual cut the fence, entered the…