Family Of Woman Slain At Rest Stop Sues State
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
The family of a New Jersey woman who was raped
and killed at an Arkansas rest stop in 2000 is suing the state
highway department for not providing security at the
trouble-plagued spot.
The estate of Kristen Laurite is asking for three (M) million
dollars. Family members say the highway department failed to
provide security even though there had been previous crimes at the
rest stop on Interstate 40 near Morrilton.
The suit was filed with the Arkansas Claims Commission, but the
state Highway and Transportation Department has moved for
dismissal.
Department officials said the department was not responsible
because it is protected by a statute regarding recreational
properties and that the murder was not actually committed on state
land.
Posted by Mike Hellgren
