Claim by American Family Insurance on behalf of policyholder Cathleen AvenariusCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 2.
Copyrighted
July 7, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Notice of Claims and Suits
SUMMARY: Cathleen Avenarius for vehicle damage; Craig Demoss for
property damage; Samantha Giglio for vehicle damage;
Edward and Carol Marinko for property damage.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Claim by American Family Insurance Company on behalf of Cathleen Avenarius
2. Claim submitted by Samantha Giglio
3. Claim by Edward and Carol Marinko
4. Claim by Subro IQ aao of IMT Insurance aso Craig Demoss
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CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Legal
Ryan Knuckey
This written report constitutes your claim against the City of Dubuque, Iowa. You should
complete this form in full and attach any additional information that supports your claim.
The Claim must be filed with the City Clerk at City Hall, 50 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001.
It will then be referred by the City Clerk to the appropriate department for investigation.
Once that investigation is completed, a report and recommendation will be submitted to the
City Council. You will be provided with a copy of that report and recommendation.
1. Name of Claimant: American Family Insurance Company on behalf of policyholder Cathleen Avenarius
2. Address: 6000 American Parkway, Madison WI 53783-0001
3. Telephone Number: 800.692.6326
4. Date of Incident: April 7, 2025
5. Time of Incident: 10:20 a.m.
6. Location of Incident (Be specific):
White Street, Dubuque Iowa.
7. DESCRIBE ACCIDENT OR OCCURRENCE THAT CAUSED INJURY OR DAMAGE. (Give
full details upon which you base your claim. If a City employee was involved, give the
employee's name.)
City of Dubuque bus driven by Robert John Grant struck parked and unoccupied American Family vehicle.
8. What were weather conditions like? dry
9. Give name and address of any witnesses:
10. Did police investigate? (If so, give names of officers.)
Officer Nathan Goedken, Badge Number 62, of the Dubuque Police Department. Report reviewed by Michael McTague.
11. Was anyone injured? (if so, give names, addresses, and extent of injuries).
No injury in the parked and unoccupied American Family vehicle.
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12. Was any damage done to property? (If so, describe property and the extent of damages.
Attach estimates of damages or describe basis for ascertaining extent of damage.)
$5458.33 paid in vehicle damages, including policyholder's deductible. $385.00 paid in rental.
13. What other damages do you claim, if any?
14. Have you been compensated for any part or all of your claim by any insurance
company? (If so, give name and address of insurance company and amount paid.)
15. What amount do you claim from the City of Dubuque? $5843.33
16. Why do you claim the City of Dubuque is responsible?
City of Dubuque bus driven by Robert Grant struck parked and unoccupied American Family vehicle.
17. Have you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a result of this incident?
(If yes, give name and address.)
18. If the answer to Question 17 is yes, have you received any payment from that source,
and if so, in what amount?
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa this I6th day of Ji111(= 20 2,)
(Signature)
Bonnianne Corbett Walker
(Print Name)
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