HomeMy WebLinkAbout23. 16-295JUNE 14, 2016 16-295 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST________LAID OVER________WITHDRAWN________)
PURPOSE: DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIM BY CHRISTOPHER LIPKE
INITIATED BY: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the following claim has been referred to the City's insurance carrier
which has recommended disallowance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to disallow the
following claim against the City of Oshkosh:
Christopher Lipke DATE OF LOSS: 4/29/2016
(for alleged damages from a sewer backup)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to inform the
claimant by certified mail of the disallowance and the fact that the claimant has six months
from the date of service to appeal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this
resolution and notice of disallowance to the appropriate insurance carrier for the City of
Oshkosh.
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Claim Division 1241 John() Hammons Dr.
May 26, 2016
Mr. Christopher Lipke
865 Portside Ct.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Regarding: Our Insured: City of Oshkosh
Claim No: WM000702660829
Date/Loss: 04/29/2016
Dear Mr. Lipke:
P.O. Box 5555
Madison, WI 53705 -0555
877 - 204 -9712
Statewide Services, Inc. administers the claims for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Mutual Insurance, which provides the insurance coverage for the City of Oshkosh. We are in
receipt of the above - captioned claim involving damage from a sewer backup into your home.
As discussed, we have completed our investigation, and we are recommending that the City of
Oshkosh disallow your claim. The sewer backup occurred due to a clog in the sewer main line,
however, City operations did not cause the clog. Once more, City staff had no prior notice that
the unforeseen clog existed, thus, they were unable to take a preventive measure. Finally, once
Village staff was made aware of the problem, they responded timely to diagnose the clog and
clear it from the line, thus, City staff is not liable for any delayed response time.
Given the City bears no liability for this unfortunate loss, Statewide Services, Inc. will not be
able to pay for your damages.
I am sorry that we cannot of assistance to you, and please do not hesitate to call me with any
qu
Sinc ely,
Douglass A. Det 'e
Casualty Claims Specialist
Statewide Services, Inc.
PO Box 5555
Madison, WI 53705 -0555
Office: 608 - 828 -5503
Fax: 800 - 720 -3512
Cc: City of Oshkosh