Title
Resolution to Approve the January 28, 2021 Recommendation of the Board of Insurance Administration to Deny the Claim and Subsequent Appeal Filed by Claimant Sujata Purohit for a Sewer Backup Claim in the Amount of $13,100 (CC040-20)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution request approval of the Board of Insurance Administration's January 28, 2021 recommendation to deny the claim and appeal filed by Claimant Sujata Purohit. Sujata Purohit submitted a claim against the City to the Board of Insurance Administration in the amount of $13,100 for a sewer backup. The Board of Insurance Administration denied the claim on the basis of governmental immunity. Claimant Sujata Purohit subsequently appealed the decision to the Board of Insurance Administration. After hearing Sujata Purohit's appeal at its January 28, 2021 meeting, the Board of Insurance Administration recommended the denial of this appeal on the basis of governmental immunity.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Singleton, Risk Specialist
Reviewed by: Michael Pettigrew, City Treasurer
Matthew Horning, Interim CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Tim Wilhelm, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Council must approve the Board of Insurance Administration's recommendations for claims and appeals in excess of $10,000.00; and
Whereas, The Board of Insurance Administration recommended the denial of the initial claim filed by Sujata Purohit for a sewer backup in the amount of $13,100 on the basis of the City's governmental immunity;
Whereas, Sujata Purohit appealed the Board of Insurance Administration's denial of her claim; and
Whereas, The Insurance Board recommended the denial of the appeal subsequently filed by Sujata Purohit on the basis of the City's governmental immunity;
RESOLVED, That Council approves the Board of Insurance Administration's denial of the claim and appeal of Sujata Purohit for a sewer back up in the amount of $13,10...
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