Adkins v. Division of Corrections

This claim was submitted for decision based upon the allegations in the Notice of Claim and the respondent’s Amended Answer.

Claimant seeks recovery for the replacement of a ring that was lost while claimant was an inmate at the West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville, West Virginia, a facility of the respondent.

The respondent admits the validity and amount of the claim and further states that the ring belonging to the claimant was misplaced by a correctional officer. Respondent does not have a fiscal method for compensating the claimant.

The Court, having reviewed the Petition and Amended Answer in this claim, has determined that claimant suffered a loss as a result of the negligence of the part of the respondent. The Court is of the opinion that $150.00 is the fair and reasonable value of the personal property of the claimant.

In view of the foregoing, the Court makes an award to the claimant in the amount of $150.00.

Award of $150.00.