Powell v. Division of Highways

The claimants brought this action for personal injuries to claimant Irene Powell which she incurred in an accident on a road maintained by the respondent in Jefferson County. On claimant’s motion, the Court bifurcated this claim on the issues of liability and damages. The Court on its own motion dismissed a named claimant, Dale Haller, when it was determined that he was not a party in interest in this claim. The Court will address the issue of liability only.

*105The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on January 15, 1995. Claimant Irene Powell was driving a 1990 Subaru Loyale station…