Dornbos v. Department of Welfare

On January 10, 1981, the front window of the Party Beer Store, which is located in St. Albans, West Virginia, was broken. According to the claimant’s testimony, Dean Murphy, who is a foster child and a ward of the State, admitted breaking the window when he fell off his bicycle. Claimant seeks $260.66 to replace the window.

In order for the Court to make an award in this case, there must be a showing of negligence on the part of the respondent. The record is devoid of any evidence of such negligence. The Court therefore denies the claim.

Claim disallowed.