Altizer v. Tazewell County

By Judge Teresa M. Chafin

The Court has reviewed the above-styled case, including counsels’ memoranda of law and oral arguments presented during a hearing on January 14, 2008.

The Complaint, filed on March 22, 2007, alleges ordinary and gross negligence on the part of Tazewell County, Virginia, and Dwight Newberry, Park Ranger of Cavits Creek Park, in maintenance and performance of official duties on April 3, 2005. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants Dwight Newberry and Tazewell County, Virginia, were negligent on April 3, 2005, by failing to secure the front gate to the park so…