Summary
Five claimants appeared over pothole, manhole, tow-lot, and police-chase damage. The city settles roughly half the out-of-pocket cost when it had no prior notice of the hazard, and denies claims filed late or where its staff followed procedure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2,600 in settlements approved this meeting, paid from city funds.
Claimants who receive partial reimbursements for their losses.
Claimants like Martha Malik and Joshua Falls, whose claims were denied and must sue in circuit court to recover.
Mentions & discussions (2)
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE — September 14, 2026
Five claimants appeared over pothole, manhole, tow-lot, and police-chase damage. The city settles roughly half the out-of-pocket cost when it had no prior notice of the hazard, and denies claims filed late or where its staff followed procedure.
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE — May 4, 2026
Two claims were recommended for denial, four were held, and the committee advanced a $150,000 settlement in the Berry Beverly lawsuit.
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