Cook v. Division of Highways

BAKER, JUDGE:

Claimants brought this action for personal injuries and damage to their vehicle which occurred when claimant Wilma Cook was operating their vehicle on State Route 85 near Quinland, Boone County, and the vehicle struck a hole on the edge of the road causing claimant Wilma Cookto lose control of the vehicle whereupon it crossed the road and struck the guardrail. Respondent was responsible at all times herein for the maintenance of State Route 85. 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…