Johnson v. Agency of Transportation (904 A.2d 1060 (Vt. 2006))

Jan 01, 2006

OUTCOME: For the State defendant.

Defense of State in personal injury action. Severely injured motorist alleged that state was negligent in its operation and repair of traffic lights at major intersection. Summary judgment for State ... in the trial court. Vermont Supreme Court affirmed, finding that the State's actions were discretionary and therefore protected from suit.