Question juridique clé
Whether the Verwaltungsgericht had jurisdiction to hear the state liability claim
Solution extraite
Yes. The claim was properly brought before the competent department and, after no satisfactory response, could be filed with the Administrative Court.
Motifs extraits
Under the cantonal liability act, the claim must first be submitted in writing to the competent department; the court has jurisdiction once the department has not responded adequately within three months.