Fling v. Division of Highways

This claim was submitted to the Court for decision upon a Stipulation entered into by claimants and respondent wherein certain facts and circumstances of the claim were agreed to as follows:

1. At approximately 6:00 a.m. on March 20,2008, claimants were traveling in their 1998 Flonda Civic in the center lane of 5th Street in Parkersburg, Wood County, when their vehicle struck two holes in the road.

2. Respondent is responsible for the maintenance of 5th Street which it failed to maintain properly on the date of this incident.

3. As a result, claimants’ vehicle sustained damage in the amount of $998.33. Claimants’ insurance deductible was $250.00. Thus, claimants’ recovery is limited to that amount.

4. Respondent agrees that the amount of $250.00 for the damages put forth by the claimants is fair and reasonable.

The Court has reviewed the facts of the claim and finds that respondent was negligent in its maintenance of 5th Street on the date of this incident; that the negligence of respondent was the proximate cause of the damages sustained to claimants’ vehicle; and that the amount of the damages agreed to by the parties is fair and reasonable. Thus, claimants may make a recovery for their loss.

Accordingly, the Court is of the opinion to and does make air award in the amount of $250.00.

Award of $250.00.