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Council reviews constituent claim against DWP; instructs steps after heated debate
Summary
A constituent described lingering injuries and vehicle damage following an accident with a DWP employee; the council debated precedent and statute‑of‑limitations issues and voted to approve the floor recommendation to address the claim, while asking DWP to review claims processes.
Councilmembers discussed a special item (item 24) concerning a constituent's claim that a Department of Water and Power (DWP) employee caused an auto accident and that the claimant had ongoing medical issues and unrepaired vehicle damage.
The claimant described medical visits and ongoing dizziness and asked the council to help secure payment for medical bills and vehicle repairs. DWP claims staff and the city attorney explained the office’s handling of the claim: the department had…
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