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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:
Wendy Yan, DOI: 02/05/2017. Claimant alleges that city owned trees were not properly maintained, resulting in a tree branch falling on her vehicle after snow had accumulated on the branch.
Lance Herlocker, DOI: 6/23/2017. Claimant alleges that a city owned sidewalk was not properly maintained, resulting in injuries caused by a trip-and-fall.
Stacey Millikan, DOI: 9/20/2017. Claimant alleges that city police officer was at fault in a collision on Washington Way that damaged her vehicle.
DENIED:
Cassandra Saverchenko, DOI: 8/3/2017. Claimant alleges costs incurred to repair vehicle's tire caused by a pothole in the intersection of Washington Way and 30th Avenue.
SETTLED:
Erica Hudson, DOI: 9/26/2016. Claimant alleges injuries caused by trip-and-fall over broken sidewalk.
Mark III Logging, DOI: 8/14/2017. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer.
Charles Bond, DOI: 7/1/2017. Claimant alleges damage to sprinkler system caused by city staff.
TENDERED
Barbara Whitaker, DOI: 7/4/2017. Claimant alleges the city was negligent and did not repair a hazardous path in Lake Sacajawea Path, resulting in a trip-and-fall and expenses incurred related to the injuries sustained. This claim was tendered to the Go Fourth Festival's event insurance because the incident occurred during the Go Fourth Festival.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk
Brian Loos, Risk & Safety Manager