53 Drivers Filed Claims For Vehicle Damage In Construction Zone, But All Were Denied

If you’ve driven through the heart of Solon in the past two months, you’ve probably felt the perils of the road work.

But for more than 50 drivers, that visit came at a high cost: Thousands of dollars in repair bills, all rejected in sweeping fashion by an insurance company.

“I work at Heinen’s Grocery. That’s about a two week paycheck for me,” said Jake Moses, a Solon High School senior.

Moses doesn’t need a calculator to count the $185 dollar loss for the new tire he needed after he drove through the construction site.

Moses is among 53 drivers who filed claims with Westfield Insurance, the carrier for Chagrin Valley Paving, alleging their cars were damaged after they drove through the massive, 2-month road project on SOM Center Road.