
    
      OPINION ISSUED JULY 9, 2010
    
    VICKI L. BLACK V. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
    (CC-08-0485)
    Claimant appeared pro se.
    
    Andrew F. Tarr, Attorney at Law, for Respondent.
   PER CURIAM:

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 July 8,2008, Claimant’s 2007 Toyota Camry was struck by a falling rock in the Bluestone Dam area of State Route 20 in Summers County.

2. Respondent is responsible for the maintenance of State Route 20 which it failed to maintain properly on the date of this incident.

3. As a result, Claimant’s vehicle sustained damage in the amount of $550.84. Claimant’s insurance deductible is $250.00.

4. Respondent agrees that the amount of $250.00 for the damages put forth by the Claimant is fair and reasonable in addition to a $181.00 charge for a rental vehicle.

The Court has reviewed the facts of the claim and finds that Respondent was negligent in its maintenance of State Route 20 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 damages agreed to by the parties is fair and reasonable. Thus, Claimant may make a recovery for her loss.

It is the opinion of the Court of Claims that the Claimant should be awarded the sum of $431.00 on this claim.

Award of $431.00.  