Master v. Department of Highways

Claimant was travelling in his 1973 pickup truck on U.S. 50, which is also known as Main Street, in Grafton, when his vehicle struck a hole. Claimant seeks $279.03 for the repair the automobile required as a result of this incident.

Claimant testified that on the day in question it was about 6:30 a.m., and dark and raining. He was travelling east at approximately 25 to 30 miles per hour. The highway is a two-lane, black top road. He was travelling from his home to his place of employment. The hole was located in front of the left wheel and was almost in the center of the road. An automobile…