Council disallows vehicle paint-damage claim filed by resident Rick Amant
September 08, 2026 | Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
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The Merrill Common Council voted to disallow a citizen claim filed by Rick Amant alleging paint damage to his vehicle on July 31, 2026.
The Clerk told the council that "the city's insurance carrier is recommending that this claim be disallowed" after an investigation concluded the city was not negligent because "reasonable precautions were taken to prevent the loss." A councilmember moved to disallow the claim, a colleague seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote.
The council took no additional discussion and did not request further investigation during the meeting. The action was recorded under communications and petitions; no follow-up report date was set at the meeting.
The Clerk told the council that "the city's insurance carrier is recommending that this claim be disallowed" after an investigation concluded the city was not negligent because "reasonable precautions were taken to prevent the loss." A councilmember moved to disallow the claim, a colleague seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote.
The council took no additional discussion and did not request further investigation during the meeting. The action was recorded under communications and petitions; no follow-up report date was set at the meeting.
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