Zapf v. Hwy. Patrol

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[Cite as Zapf v. Hwy. Patrol, 2007-Ohio-3104.] Court of Claims of Ohio The Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street, Third Floor Columbus, OH 43215 614.387.9800 or 1.800.824.8263 www.cco.state.oh.us JACK ZAPF Case No. 2006-07511-AD Plaintiff Deputy Clerk Daniel R. Borchert v. MEMORANDUM DECISION HIGHWAY PATROL Defendant {¶1} THE COURT FINDS THAT: {¶2} 1) On November 30, 2006, plaintiff, Jack Zapf, filed a complaint against defendant, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), alleging his automobile was damaged by an OSHP employee during a salvage inspection. Plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of $162.95 for property damage. Plaintiff also requested reimbursement of the $25.00 filing fee. The filing fee was paid; {¶3} 2) On March 28, 2007, defendant filed an investigation report admitting liability for all loss claimed. {¶4} THE COURT CONCLUDES THAT: {¶5} 1) Negligence on the part of defendant has been established. Johnson v. State Highway Patrol (2002), 2001-12347-AD; {¶6} 2) Plaintiff has suffered damages in the amount of $162.95. Plaintiff shall also recover the cost of the filing fee. [Cite as Zapf v. Hwy. Patrol, 2007-Ohio-3104.] Court of Claims of Ohio The Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street, Third Floor Columbus, OH 43215 614.387.9800 or 1.800.824.8263 www.cco.state.oh.us JACK ZAPF Plaintiff Case No. 2006-07511-AD Deputy Clerk Daniel R. Borchert v. HIGHWAY PATROL ENTRY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION Defendant Having considered all the evidence in the claim file and, for the reasons set forth in the memorandum decision filed concurrently herewith, judgment is rendered in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $187.95, which includes the filing fee. Court costs are assessed against defendant. The clerk shall serve upon all parties notice of this judgment and its date of entry upon the journal. DANIEL R. BORCHERT Deputy Clerk Entry cc: Jack Zapf 2944 Aries Court Cincinnati, Ohio 45251 RDK/laa 5/3 Filed 5/24/07 Sent to S.C. reporter 6/21/04 James P. Dinsmore Assistant Attorney General P.O. Box 182074 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2074

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