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LIABILITY CLAIMS/LAWSUITS
The claim(s)/lawsuit(s) listed below was/were received by the City. Where applicable, the claim(s)/lawsuit(s) have been/are being researched and/or reviewed by Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA). The claim(s)/lawsuit(s) status is/are as follows:
NEW:
Larry Eaton, DOI: 3/1/2015. Claimants allege damage to residence as a result of pile driving during construction of Washington Way Bridge. Amount unspecified.
Walter McGie, DOI: 4/28/2015. Claimant alleges building inspector came by site and observed construction within the 5’ required setback, but did not stop construction. Construction continued and claimant had to relocate the shed. $2,000 claimed.
David Meyers, DOI: 7/01/2015. Claimant believes Mint Farm Regional Water Treatment Plant caused a build up of silica in pressure washer, leading to its mechanical failure. Claimant has not used the pressure washer since 2013, when the new treatment plant was commissioned. $250.91 claimed.
Gladys Fink, DOI: 5/27/2015. Claimant alleges that a broken sewer line caused sewer backup in home. $329.55 claimed.
Tiffany Bailey, DOI: 5/20/2015. Claimant alleges that mechanical issues with sewer pumps on 48th and Ocean Beach Hwy caused sewer to back up into home. $232.20 claimed.
James Gray, DOI: 06/10/2015. Claimant alleges that while the City was excavating around their water meter, the debris from the excavation process caused scrapes and dents to their car that was parked nearby. $542.84 claimed.
Michael Davis, DOI: 03/01/2015. Claimant alleges that during the installation of new water pipes by the City, their sprinkler line was damaged. $114.46 claimed.
Bill Schwegler, DOI: 07/16/2015. Claimant alleges that he incurred costs as a result of sewer pipe damage and drainage back up. $770.85 claimed.
DENIED:
Sanders Woodard, DOI: 5/22/2015. Claimant alleged he popped a tire while backing into driveway. Problem was rebar sticking up in the street. $236 claimed.
Walter McGie, DOI: 4/28/2015. Claimant alleges building inspector came by site and observed construction within the 5’ required setback, but did not stop construction. Construction continued and claimant had to relocate the shed. $2,000 claimed.
SETTLED:
Jerry Bayless, DOI: 2/11/2015. Claimant alleges out-of-pocket expenses incurred to clear sewer line when problem was on City side. $447.04 paid.