Lawsuits and Damage Claims (continued)
Portland lawsuit by family of fatal crash many claims rejected as victim alleging that city had not frivolous—one claim paid when done enough to calm traffic— contractor pulled advisory dismissed but under appeal sign too soon on traffic circle still under construction
San Jose lawsuit by bicyclist who struck claim by motorist hung up on debris from damaged choker— choker after illegal maneuver— suit dismissed because city denied maintenance program had no respond
Sarasota lawsuit challenging humps as claim by motorcyclist injured unapproved traffic control on hump under construction— devices—city lost at trial court denied level and has appealed
Seattle about two claims filed per year—only three small claims claims paid over 15 years— two based on inadequate signage and one on a poorly designed hump