Bunting v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for damage to her vehicle which occurred when she was traveling on County Route 50/9 in Smithburg, Doddridge County, and the vehicle struck a large hole in the road. Respondent was responsible at all times herein for the maintenance of County Route 50/9 in Doddridge County. The Court is of the opinion to deny this claim for the reasons set forth more fully below.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on May 21, 2002, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Claimant was traveling in her 2002 Buick Park Avenue on County Route 50/9, also referred to as Herbert Avenue, to…