Robinson v. Division of Highways

The claimant Glenda Robinson brought this action for damage to her 1993 Subaru Legacy which occurred after encountering a tree limb on a road maintained by the respondent. The vehicle was co-owned by her husband John Robinson. The Court on its own motion amended the style of the claim to reflect the proper parties.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on September 11, 1997, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Ms. Robinson was driving on Poe’s Run Road (Route 13) in Ohio County at about 25 to 30 miles per hour. Route 13 in this area is a two-lane paved road with numerous curves. It is third…