Cody v. Department of Transportation

HILL, Judge.

Plaintiffs brought this action for inverse condemnation against the Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as DOT), alleging their store building was damaged by blasting which occurred during construction of the adjacent highway. DOT subsequently filed two pleadings: an answer and crossclaim that were served on plaintiffs; and a third-party complaint that was served on Asheville Contracting Company and Travelers Insurance Company, its surety, pursuant to G.S. 1A-1, Rule 14. The third-party complaint sought indemnification for damages for which DOT might be liable to…