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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #151616

Sidewalk Requests:

Other: On January 13th of this year I sustained a fall on the sidewalk on N Washington St. between 6th and 5th street. My shoulder was hurt when I broke the fall and is still sore as of 4/18/16. The fall was caused by ice on the drain cover crossing the sidewalk. The covers on that block are smooth aluminum with no grids for traction. It was covered by clear ice so I couldn't see it. A postal carrier was close behind me and he helped me to my feet. He said those drain covers were a hazard to him as well. I have waited thinking my right shoulder would improve but it has not. What is the city's policy for this kind of injury? I'd prefer not to have to pursue civil litigation to correct this.

History

5/5/2016 09:14:43 Closed by Anonymous

Informed Mr. Ingle the Tort Claim process. Street department will investigate changes to sidewalk and drain.

4/26/2016 15:52:35 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

We're meeting with Ron Author to look at changes to the sidewalk on 5/2. I informed Mr. Ingle how to file a tort claim per instructions by Mike Rouker.

4/26/2016 15:50:28 Anonymous contacted Anonymous

Informed the citizen that we will look at the sidewalk for possible changes and improvements. Instructed him on how to file a tort claim per instructions by Mike Rouker.

4/18/2016 15:08:50 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

Him I got this today because they are talking litigation not sure who it should go to but did not want to leave it sit while I was out of the office.

4/18/2016 11:53:22 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

4/18/2016 09:44:00 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

4/18/2016 09:44:00 Opened by Anonymous