Pemberton v. Commonwealth, Department of Mental Health

A. MURRAY BEARD, Special Commissioner.

Appellant, Ruby Pemberton, was seriously injured when the car she was driving was run into by a stolen car driven by Vernon Harrison, an escaped inmate of Kentucky State Hospital. The liability of Harrison is not questioned. Appellant filed a claim for injuries with the Board of Claims against the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Mental Health, Kentucky State Hospital and Dr. R. R. Knowles, as the Superintendent of Kentucky State Hospital alleging negligence in permitting the escape of Harrison and in his stealing of the car. The Board of Claims…