Anderson v. Division of Highways

The claimant, Burton Anderson Jr., seeks an award of $616.72 from the respondent, Division of Highways, for damage to his 1987 Pontiac TransAm. The damage occurred on April 18, 1996, at approximately 8:00 p.m., while the claimant was driving on the Chestnut Street Exit from Route 50 in Harrison County. At this time, the claimant’s vehicle struck a piece of steel rebar which protruded approximately two feet out of the concrete bridge deck. According to the claimant, it appeared as though the rebar broke through the concrete surface. As a result of the incident, the claimants vehicle sustained…