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Notice of Claim prompts a fast settlement

Here’s how the threat of a viable lawsuit can work. First, this woman filed a Notice of Claim–usually it’s a one page form which precedes the filing of a lawsuit against a municipality–for sexual harassment by a municipal employee. My … Continue reading

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Statues of limitations: one claim denied, another denial overturned

Two separate appeals on late filings. One court said one man waited too long to seek damages, while the other court overturned a similar decision denying an accident victim a late notice of claim filing against the City. Negligence Claim … Continue reading

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