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Resident seeks help after city tree branch crushed her car; committee leans to deny claim
Summary
Precious McIntyre told the committee that a dead tree branch fell on her parked car on July 31, 2025, causing major damage and insurance complications; forestry staff said they had no prior notice and removed the branch after the incident and the city attorney recommended denial, citing lack of notice of decay.
Milwaukee — Precious McIntyre addressed the Judiciary and Legislation Committee on March 13 after a city tree branch fell on her parked car on July 31, 2025, crushing the vehicle’s front end and leaving her without insurance. The city attorney’s office recommended denial of the claim, and forestry staff said they had no prior notice of decay at the point of failure.
“ My car was parked on 19th Street. The tree branch just broke and crushed the entire front end of the car,” McIntyre told the committee. She said she called city services after the…
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