- Ohio Revised Code (state law)
An unreported pothole could cost you or a neighbor money.
2744.05 Damage limitations.
Notwithstanding
any other provisions of the Revised Code or rules of a court to the
contrary, in an action against a political subdivision to recover
damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property caused by an
act or omission [failure to repair acknowledged pot holes] in
connection with a governmental or proprietary function:
State
highways.
The
court says drivers must first determine if the road where the
accident handled is overseen by the state or a city or township. Next
drivers must prove ODOT knew about the potholes and that they failed
to fix it quickly, led to the damage.
- Athens Ohio
- "My car was damaged by a pothole on a street maintained by the city. Can I receive compensation for the repair?
- In accordance with Policy 220.300.001, vehicles damaged by unmarked potholes within the corporation limit may be eligible for reimbursement for the cost of repair. Contact the Department of Public Works for more information, (740) 593-7636.”
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- Wilmington:
- http://www.egovlink.com/wilmington/action.asp?actionid=11025
- Purpose. Use this form to report a pothole.
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