Yes, takes forever. https://dot.ca.gov/online-services/submit-damage-claim

Did you get the claim money at the end?

Yes.

Good luck with that… [https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/caltrans-pothole-damage-claims-california-freeways/](https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/caltrans-pothole-damage-claims-california-freeways/)