Property damage claims — Montney denied, Hardy paid
Summary
The city refused one claim (a sewer backup the city didn't know about) but paid another (a city vehicle backing into a parked car). The contrast shows the city pays when its workers are clearly at fault and contests claims it had no notice of.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,033.87 paid out on the Hardy claim; no payout on Montney's.
George Hardy gets his car repair covered by the city.
Tyler Montney must pursue his flood-damage claim in court if he wants recovery.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — August 18, 2026
Five claims considered; only one paid, where the city was actually negligent. Van Trieste called for a written policy on tree-related damage, an ongoing frustration.
City Council — February 19, 2026
The city refused one claim (a sewer backup the city didn't know about) but paid another (a city vehicle backing into a parked car). The contrast shows the city pays when its workers are clearly at fault and contests claims it had no notice of.
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