Case Name: SONDRA LYNN FUNK vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Court: West Virginia Court of Claims
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Decision Date: 1980-10-10
Citations: 13 Ct. Cl. 263
Docket Number: CC-80-256
Parties: SONDRA LYNN FUNK vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Judges: 
Reporter: Report of the West Virginia Court of Claims
Volume: 13
Pages: 263–263

Head Matter:
Opinion issued October 10, 1980
SONDRA LYNN FUNK vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
(CC-80-256)
Nancy J. Aliff, Attorney at Law, for respondent.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM:
This claim was submitted upon a written stipulation to the effect that the respondent is liable for damages in the sum of $316.00. On or about June 6,1980, claimant was operating her 1974 Audi 100 LS on the Omar Bridge near Omar, Logan County, West Virginia, which bridge is owned and maintained by the respondent.
Claimant's vehicle struck a hole in the bridge, which had previously been covered by a metal plate. Damaged were the right front and rear tires and a rim. In addition, the vehicle was knocked out of alignment.
The respondent's negligence in failing to properly secure the metal plate was the proximate cause of the damages suffered by the claimant. Accordingly, the Court makes an award to the claimant in the amount of $316.00.
Award of $316.00.