The Truth about Pot Holes in CA

Mo · 03-11-2008, 01:55 PM

Guys, be very careful when you drive!!!! As it turns out the City of Los Angeles is not held responsible for any damages that may happen to your car in result to a pothole. I filed a claim in December 07 and they told me i will get a answer in October '08

:mad0 259:

with an 80% chance that they are not liable. So again, just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

spacedogg · 03-11-2008, 01:58 PM

Do you guys have small claims court?

Mo · 03-11-2008, 05:23 PM

yes we do...

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Do you guys have small claims court?

Big Windy · 03-12-2008, 08:10 AM

i never knew that you could file claims for damages due to potholes. interesting. i always try to avoid them at all costs!

NW · 06-20-2008, 08:02 PM

I filed a claim against Los Angeles, because a water main had broken and created a 1 foot deep pothole...don't know if it's the same thing as 'normal' potholes, but I was paid by the city for custom wheels and tires within two weeks, no questions asked. Police came and took a report, which might have helped.

stooken · 06-20-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo

Guys, be very careful when you drive!!!! As it turns out the City of Los Angeles is not held responsible for any damages that may happen to your car in result to a pothole. I filed a claim in December 07 and they told me i will get a answer in October '08

:mad0 259:

with an 80% chance that they are not liable. So again, just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

heard about this a few months back. totally sucks!

vAnt826 · 06-21-2008, 12:13 AM

Your state/city government is responsible for the roads that you pay taxes to maintain. If they fail to provide a safe/undamaging driving experience in paved roads, you most likely have a claim.

Mo · 06-22-2008, 08:55 PM

Im sure it did, this happened a while back and still havent received an answer from the city. I was so pissed. Where did it happen? for me it was on Beverly Blvd

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I filed a claim against Los Angeles, because a water main had broken and created a 1 foot deep pothole...don't know if it's the same thing as 'normal' potholes, but I was paid by the city for custom wheels and tires within two weeks, no questions asked. Police came and took a report, which might have helped.

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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	i never knew that you could file claims for damages due to potholes. interesting. i always try to avoid them at all costs!
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NW Private 10 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i; 2008 E60 528i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	I filed a claim against Los Angeles, because a water main had broken and created a 1 foot deep pothole...don't know if it's the same thing as 'normal' potholes, but I was paid by the city for custom wheels and tires within two weeks, no questions asked. Police came and took a report, which might have helped.
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vAnt826 Major 63 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	Your state/city government is responsible for the roads that you pay taxes to maintain. If they fail to provide a safe/undamaging driving experience in paved roads, you most likely have a claim.
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