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City would pay $140,000 to settle sidewalk trip-and-fall claim

Settlement covers a January 2024 fall on East Norwich Avenue, charged to Street Services liability funds.

City Council· posted Jun 5Settlement$140K

The city would pay $140,000 to settle a claim over a trip and fall on January 26, 2024 at 5453 East Norwich Avenue. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval on June 16, 2026 in a private meeting, and the payment needs Council adoption and the Mayor's approval.

What happens next

Council vote on the settlement, subject to approval by the Mayor

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Official portrait of Katy Yaroslavsky
Katy Yaroslavsky

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