CITY OF PROVIDENCE: Committee on Claims & Pending Suits Meeting April 13
Friday, April 07, 2017
WATER SUPPLY BOARD
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1. FRITZ BARIONNETTE, 17-1. Compensation for damages sustained on October 31, 2016, whereby petitioner’s car struck a sink hole on Pleasure Drive.
Cranston Collision Center $4,985.18
James River Insurance $3,941.91
2. JAMES GALLAGHER, 17-22. Compensation for damages sustained from June, 2016 through September, 2016, whereby petitioner’s water bill was in excess of the usual monthly charge allegedly due to a leak.
3. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE a/s/o GPL CONSTRUCTION, INC., 17-47. Compensation for damages sustained on September 24, 2015, whereby petitioner’s car became stuck in a sinkhole on Highland Street allegedly caused from mis-marked water service by Providence Water.
Town Line Towing & Recovery $4,110.00
4. NATIONAL SUBROGATION SERVICES, LLC a/s/o CASA DEL SOL CONDO, 17-38. Compensation for damages sustained on June 29, 2016, whereby petitioner alleges the City water department, while flushing hydrants, blew out the overflow valves causing water to come up and damage floors and ceiling of property.
Claim $6,635.62
5. VERIZON, 17-18. Compensation for damages sustained on July 11, 2016, whereby petitioner alleges the City of Providence was working on a water main and damaged a Verizon drop.
6. WEST SIDE WELLNESS LLC, 17-96. Compensation for damages sustained on January 21, 2017, whereby petitioner lost one business day due to the water being shut off.
Claim $520.00
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
7. ROBERT J. ALLIO, 17-63. Compensation for damages sustained on February 13, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on the Henderson Bridge.
K & W Automotive $335.64
8. VALERIE G. BENEDETTI, 16-318. Compensation for damages sustained on December 17, 2016, whereby petitioner alleges City of Providence plow released salt onto property, damaging the siding and foundation.
Strive Construction $3,050.00
Carl R. Benedetti $3,600.00
9. KENNETH BROWN, 17-100. Compensation for damages sustained on March 13, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Branch Avenue at the beginning of North Burial Grounds and before the Board of Canvassers.
Firestone Complete Auto Care $210.68
Town Fair Tire Centers, Inc. $203.71
10. RACHAEL BURNS, 17-44. Compensation for damages sustained on January 10, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Francis Street.
North Providence Tire & Auto Center Inc. $151.15
11. BRITTANY CARR, 17-64. Compensation for damages sustained on February 11, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole in the Walmart parking lot on Silver Spring Avenue.
Courtesy Hyundai $69.55
12. MARGARET D. CODISPOTI, 17-104. Compensation for damages sustained on February 12, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on North Main Street near the intersection of Constitution Hill.
Auto Show LLC $115.00
13. BRIANNA COSTA, 17-75. Compensation for damages sustained on February 18, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue.
J.R. Tires Shop, LLC $40.00
14. PAULINE R. CURRERI, 17-71. Compensation for damages sustained on February 19, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue.
Curreri Collision Center, Inc. $433.91
15. RICKY DASILVA, 17-57. Compensation for damages sustained on February 12, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Silver Spring Street.
Montesino & Sons Tire Shop $536.00
16. RONALD S. DAVIDSON, 17-72. Compensation for damages sustained on February 19, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Lowell Avenue.
PROTECH Automotive Services $95.37
17. ANTHONY DEGEORGE, 17-20. Compensation for damages sustained on January 30, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Niantic Avenue.
Town Fair Tire $275.8
18. RAYMOND DELBONIS, 17-94. Compensation for damages sustained on February 23, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Reservoir Avenue.
Balise Chevrolet of Warwick $247.52
19. DIANE DELEONE, 17-56. Compensation for damages sustained on February 10, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Silver Spring Street.
Providence Auto Body $65.72
20. KORAIMA ESPINET, 17-66. Compensation for damages sustained on February 20, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue.
Reliable Tires $60.00
21. SYLVIA MARIE FIORE, 17-84. Compensation for injuries and damages sustained on February 14, 2017, whereby petitioner fell in a pothole in the crosswalk on Hartford Avenue.
22. WILFREDO FLORES, 17-85. Compensation for damages sustained on February 19, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue in front of Roger Williams Hospital.
R & R Auto Repair $425.00
23. MONIKA GAROFANO, 17-16. Compensation for damages sustained on January 18, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Ashburton Street.
Audi Warwick $261.80
24. RONALD GIRARD, 17-30. Compensation for damages sustained on February 1, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on 245 Niantic Avenue.
Tire Warehouse $495.39
25. KIMBERLY GREENE, 17-33. Compensation for damages sustained on January 26, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Exchange Street.
Mercedes-Benz of Warwick $487.86
MB OEM Parts $369.60
26. JOHN HELLMANN, 17-110. Compensation for damages sustained on March 17, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue in front of the middle school.
27. CHARLES HOLLIDAY, 17-62. Compensation for damages sustained on February 18, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue in front of Nathaniel Greene Middle School.
Town Fair Tire $123.97
28. ROBERT A. HOVAN, 17-111. Compensation for damages sustained on March 19, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Memorial Boulevard at the corner of CVS.
Town Fair Tire $145.45
Cerrone Chevrolet-Buick-GMC $166.58
29. KAREN A. KEEVERS, 17-12. Compensation for damages sustained on January 14, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole at the corner of Silver Lake Avenue and Farmington Avenue.
Town Fair Tire $222.50
30. MARIE J. KING, 17-46. Compensation for damages sustained on February 7, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Gano Street.
Town Fair Tire $246.33
Amazon $ 207.31
31. MILLICENT KRISTE, 17-107. Compensation for damages sustained on March 16, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole located on North Main Street between Star Street and Olney Street.
Tarbox Toyota $86.39
32. JUSTIN B. MACHAMER, 17-69. Compensation for damages sustained on February 19, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Chalkstone Avenue near Nathaniel Green Middle School.
Town Fair Tire Centers of Rhode Island $183.89
33. KEVIN MACINTYRE, 17-106. Compensation for damages sustained on March 2, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole in front of Cisco Pizza at 361 Reservoir Avenue.
J & S Auto Repair $468.81
34. DIANA MACOMBER, 17-53. Compensation for damages sustained on February 14, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Charles Street.
North Providence Tire & Auto Center, Inc. $647.39
35. JUDITH MARTIN, 17-79. Compensation for damages sustained on February 23, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Gano Street heading toward India Street.
Mattie Imports, Inc. $253.94
Roland’s Tire Service $206.19
36. KAREN MELILLO, 17-60. Compensation for damages sustained on February 10, 2017, whereby petitioner received a flat tire on Gano Street under the 195 overpass.
37. PAIGE MUNRO-DELOTTO PH.D., ESQUIRE, 17-5. Compensation for damages sustained on January 5, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Eddy Street.
Red Stone Tire $549.35
Midas Westerly $410.00
38. PAUL O'HEARN, 17-89. Compensation for damages sustained on February 22, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Hawkins Street.
Town Fair Tire Centers of Massachusetts LLC $168.77
39. CATHERINE COVELL ORLOFF, 17-80. Compensation for damages sustained on February 23, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole driving south on Reservoir Avenue near Route 10 North exit and Route 10 South lead to I95.
Autosport Sales & Collision d/b/a Action
Automotive Collision $213.00
Park Avenue Auto Sales $59.36
40. SEBASTIAN TERRAZAS ORTIZ, 17-13. Compensation for damages sustained on January 12, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole at the corner of River Avenue and Chalkstone Avenue.
Town Fair Tire $223.63
41. MARK PALIOTTI, 17-39. Compensation for damages sustained on February 8, 2017, whereby petitioner’s parked car was struck by a City trash truck on 67 Simmons Street.
42. MATTHEW PALMER, 17-17. Compensation for damages sustained on January 23, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on River Avenue just after the intersection of River Avenue and Berkley Street.
Scott Volkswagen $365.23
Pep Boys $504.49
43. PARAGON SUBROGATION SERVICES, INC. a/s/o ESURANCE/JEAN NSABUMUREMYI, 16-312. Compensation for damages sustained on April 4, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked vehicle was struck by a snow plow on 168 Stanwood Street.
Rick’s Auto Body, Inc. $850.76
44. KENDRA PIMENTA, 17-61. Compensation for damages sustained on February 12, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Gano Street.
45. NINA J. PINNOCK, 17-41. Compensation for damages sustained on February 5, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Gano Street.
Sullivan Tire and Auto Service $196.68
46. ANSELMO ROCHETEAU, 17-28. Compensation for damages sustained on January 31, 2017, whereby petitioner was involved in an accident with a parked, unoccupied vehicle on Smart Street.
47. SCOTT E. RUBIN, 17-97. Compensation for damages sustained on January 17, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on River Avenue at the Chalkstone Avenue intersection.
Firestone Complete Auto Care $137.92
48. CATHERINE L. SCAMPOLI, 17-51. Compensation for damages sustained on February 8, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on 616 South Water Street.
Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk $416.88
49. JUDITH A. SEPLOWIN, 17-14. Compensation for damages sustained on January 2, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Hope Street at Phillips Street.
East Side Servicenter $912.23
50. STEVE SJOGRAN, 17-7. Compensation for damages sustained on January 9, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Charles Street at Ashburton Street.
Pep Boys West Warwick $142.47
New England Tire Car Care Centers $146.91
51. TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, 17-40. Compensation for damages sustained on January 31, 2017, whereby petitioner slid down McAvoy Street and collided with the curb.
Ed Oliveira & Sons Auto Repair $1,770.79
Pep Boys $2,496.28
52. EMILY WESTCOTT, 17-36. Compensation for damages sustained on February 4, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole on Gano Street.
BTS Tire & Service Stores $240.42
53. PATRICIA WHITMAN, 17-3. Compensation for damages sustained on January 4, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car struck a pothole after the intersection of Charles Street and Admiral Street.
Balise Nissan $928.45
Nissan West Warwick $1,018.62
FIRE DEPARTMENT
54. AMERICAN COMMERCE COMPANY a/s/o ALFREDO ZABALA, 17-74. Compensation for damages sustained on November 19, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked car was struck by a Fire Department vehicle operated by Joshua Muniz on Oxford Street.
Claim $5,169.69
55. JACQUELINN M., BROWN, 17-65. Compensation for damages sustained on January 4, 2017, whereby petitioner’s car was struck by a Fire truck at Hillcrest Apartments.
R & S Auto Body and Repairs, Inc. $1,160.60
Spring Green Auto Body, Inc. $1,591.80
56.
SAFETY INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o CAROL YOUNES (Lynda L. Laing, Esquire), 17-26. Compensation for injuries and damages sustained on June 22, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked car was struck by a Fire Department vehicle operated by James Okolowitcz on Bowen Street at Congdon Street.
Claim $3,042.73
57. PAUL SMITH, 16-276. Compensation for damages sustained on November 16, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked, unoccupied car was struck by a Fire Department truck on the corner of Moorefield Street and Ethan Street. (Settled up to an Amount December 15, 2016; February 7, 2017)
Cranston Collision $1,150.05
58. ARTHUR N. VOTOLATO, 17-50. Compensation for damages sustained on April 26, 2016, whereby petitioner was involved in an accident with a Fire Department vehicle on Convent Street.
Quonset Auto Body, Inc. $4,866.42
Advanced Auto Body, Inc. $6,117.47
PARKS DEPARTMENT
59.
IZENIA ALVARADO, 16-204. Compensation for damages sustained on August 3, 2016, whereby petitioner’s driveway pavement was broken by the root of a tree and also the window of her car was struck by a fallen tree branch. (Denied February 7, 2017)
M. Young Paving $2,700.00
Rhode Island Auto Electric $214.00
Hard Rock Paving $3,000.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
60.
RAMONA BOTELLO, 17-102. Compensation for damages sustained on December 15, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked, unattended vehicle was struck by a Police Department vehicle on Atwells Avenue.
Petro Mobile Inc. $63.00
61. COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o MARVIN A. PORTILLO, 17-59. Compensation for injuries and damages sustained on November 5, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked, unoccupied vehicle was struck by a City vehicle operated by Robert Carlin on Chalkstone Avenue.
Claim $450.37
62. DIANA LUANA, YERLIN LUNA AND ARMANI REYES (Joseph J. Voccola, Esquire), 16-305. Compensation for injuries and damages sustained on September 14, 2016, whereby petitioner was involved in an accident with a Police vehicle on Bridgham Street at Lester Street.
63. MICHAEL J. SALOIS, 17-32. Compensation for damages sustained on December 8, 2016, whereby petitioner’s parked, unoccupied car was struck by a City operated vehicle near the intersection of Lloyd Avenue and Kingston Street.
East Coast Collision, Inc. $2,628.70
Total Care Accident Repair Service $1,240.43
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
64. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o JUDITH CURTIN, 15-81. Compensation for damages sustained on September 22, 2014, whereby a large “No Parking” sign fell onto petitioner’s car on Kossuth Street.
Traveler’s Home & Marine Insurance Co. $6,214.64
SUITS
65. COREY JONES (Jimmy Burchfield, Jr., Esquire) vs. the CITY of PROVIDENCE, 09-342. Compensation for injuries sustained in April 2009, whereby petitioner stepped into a depression on the basketball court at the Kennedy Elementary School, injuring his right ankle. (Continued February 7, 2017)
Claim $100,000.00
66. Discussion Relative to Policies and Procedures Governing Claims Committee's Review of Specific Claims.
PER ORDER THE Committee on Claims and Pending Suits
Councilman Samuel Zurier, Chairman
The Committee will seek to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-46-5 (a) (2).
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