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Woman says December water-main break flooded basement; committee recommends denial, refers to full council
Summary
Tia Ross told the Judiciary and Legislation Committee that a Dec. 16 water-main break flooded her basement and destroyed irreplaceable family items; Milwaukee Water Works said crews responded promptly and recommended denial, and the committee referred the recommendation to the full Common Council.
Tia Ross told the Judiciary and Legislation Committee on Dec. 8 that flooding from a nearby water-main break on Dec. 16, 2024 flooded her basement at 3919 N. 42nd St., damaging household goods and family photographs she described as irreplaceable.
Ross sought $10,526.92 for property damage and $95,000 for sentimental and emotional loss. Milwaukee Water Works’ claims specialist Laurie Shealy summarized the utility’s investigation: the initial dispatch…
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