Urchasko v. Division of Highways

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

1. On May 25, 2001, claimant was traveling from Highland Avenue onto Route 14 in W illiamstown, Wood County, when her vehicle struck two large holes in the road causing damage to her vehicle.

2. Respondent was responsible for the maintenance of this portion of road in Wood County and respondent failed to maintain properly Route 14 on the date of this incident.

3. As a result of this incident, claimant’s vehicle sustained damage in the amount of $ 107.68.

4. Respondent agrees that the amount of damages as put forth by the claimant is fair and reasonable.

The Court has reviewed the facts of the claim and finds that respondent was negligent in its maintenance of Route 14 in Wood County on the date of this incident; that the negligence of respondent was the proximate cause of the damages sustained to claimant’s vehicle; and that the amount of the damages agreed to by the parties is fair and reasonable. Thus, claimant may make a recovery for her loss.

Accordingly, the Court is of the opinion to and does make an award in the amount of $107.68.

Award of $107.68.