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SPECIAL CLAIM SC-1718-7: SUBMITTED BY DUSTIN SIMON IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,594.77 FOR DAMAGES TO HIS VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH A SANITATION VEHICLE AT 760 NORTH INTERSTATE DRIVE.
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BACKGROUND: A claim was filed by Dustin Simon in the amount of $2,594.77 for damage his vehicle received on April 28, 2017, when it was struck by a City of Norman sanitation vehicle at Chuy’s restaurant on 760 North Interstate Drive.
DISCUSSION: This incident was investigated by Casey Sides, Utilities Supervisor. On February 22, 2017, a City employee was operating a sanitation vehicle in the northeast parking lot of Chuy’s restaurant. As the employee began driving south to leave the property, the front right corner of the sanitation vehicle struck the rear right corner of Mr. Simon’s 2010 Dodge Ram pick-up truck which was parked on the lot.
Mr. Simon has submitted three (3) estimates to repair the right rear panel, tail light and rear bumper of his vehicle and the lowest estimate is for $2,594.77. As indicated above, there appears to be possible negligence on the part of the City in this matter and, consequently, potential liability on the City. Claimant’s request, in the amount of $2,594.77, appears reasonable.
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the above and foregoing, it is the recommendation of the City Attorney’s office that the claim of Dustin Simon, in the amount of $2,594.77 as set forth above, be approved.