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Council denies sewer-backup tort claim after insurer recommendation

McAlester City Council · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The McAlester City Council voted to deny tort claim number 216946-1-DD relating to an April sewer backup after OMAG recommended denial; councilors were briefed on the Government Tort Claims Act process and noted the claimant may sue in district court if they choose.

The McAlester City Council voted to deny a tort claim filed over a reported April sewer backup.

City staff said OMAG, the city's insurer, completed its investigation and "recommended that this claim be denied because OMAG finds no liability on the city's…

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