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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 13-114 MARCH 12, 2013 13-114 RESOLUTION (CARRIED___7-0_____LOST________LAID OVER________WITHDRAWN________) PURPOSE: DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIM BY INGENIX (BRITTANY NENNING) 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: Ingenix (Brittany Nenning) DATE OF LOSS: 1/4/2012 (for alleged injuries as a result of slipping on the ice in the parking lot at South Park) 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. Statewide Services, Inc. Claim Division 1241 John Q. Hammons Dr. P.O. Box 5555 Madison, WI 53705-0555 March 6, 2013 877-204-9712 CITY OF OSHKOSH VIA EMAIL ATTN: ANGELA JOECKEL PO BOX 1130 OSHKOSH,WI 54903 RE: Our Claim #: WM000702660588 Date of Loss: 01/04/2012 Claimant: INGENIX(injured party Brittany Nennig, file# 18298092) 12125 Technology Drive MN002-0220, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Ms. Joeckel: 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 Ingenix's letters regarding the above-referenced incident in which Brittany Nennig was injured when she allegedly slipped and fell in the parking lot on 1/4/12. We have performed an investigation which has found no negligence on the part of the City of Oshkosh, and we have recommended you disallow Ms. Nennig's claim. Therefore,we are now recommending you also disallow Ingenix's claim as there is no liability on behalf of the City of Oshkosh.The basis of our denial is that the City is not legally liable for the claimant's injuries or damages. Ms. Nennig was familiar with the park and was fully aware of the conditions of the parking lot on the day in question. Based on the information provided for review, our investigation determined the incident occurred within the three-week time-frame for the immunity statute of natural accumulation of ice and snow. There is also the winter in Wisconsin defense. Please send your disallowance, on your letterhead, directly to Incienix at the above listed address.This should be sent certified or registered (restricted)mail and must be received by ingenix within 120 days. Please send me a copy of the Notice of Disallowance for our file. Sin•�- �-ly, a {(41A1)6c-\ nger Kim cton Casualty Claims Adjuster II 855-828-5515/866-828-6613 fax akimptonCa7statewidesvcs.com CC: Tim Nickels, Agent Statewide Services, Inc Claim Division 1241 John Q.Hammons Dr. P.O. Box 5555 Madison,WI 53705-0555 877-204-9712 March 6,2013 INGENIX ATTN: SANDRA TATUM 12125 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE MN002-0221 EDEN PRAIRIE,MN 55344 Regarding: Our Insured: City of Oshkosh Claim No: WM000702660588 Date/Loss: 01/04/2012 Injured Party: Brittany Nennig Your File#: 18298092 Dear Ms. Tatum: 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 your subrogation letters/notices regarding the above- referenced claim. Please be advised that we have conducted an investigation, and our investigation has determined that there was no negligence on the part of the City of Oshkosh.Therefore, we have denied and recommended disallowance of Ms.Nennig's claim as we have found no liability on behalf of the City of Oshkosh; and we are recommending that the City of Oshkosh disallow your subrogation claim for this matter. Sincer-ly, tk ()NI Y.) Ginger Kimpton Casualty Claims Adjuster II 855-828-5515 /866-828-6613 fax gkimpton @statewidesvcs.com CC: City of Oshkosh Tim Nickels, Agent