Claim by USAA a/s/o Major Joseph Jenkins, represented by Murphy Sanchez, PLLCCity of Dubuque
City Council
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August 18, 2025
CONSENT ITEMS # 2.
Notice of Claims and Suits
Major Joseph Jenkins for property damage; Alan Viertel for
property damage.
Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
1. Claim by Alan Viertel and Layla Ryan
2. Claim by USAA aso Major Joseph Jenkins, represented by Murphy Sanchez, PLLC
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CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Arielle Swift
Brian Wulfekuhle
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. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. It
will then be referred by the City Council 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.
THE FINAL DECISION ON ALL CLAIMS IS MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. NO EMPLOYEE OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION TO YOU
AS TO WHETHER YOUR CLAIM WILL OR WILL NOT BE PAID.
1. Name of Claimant: USAA a/s/o Major Joseph Jenkins, represented by Murphy Sanchez, PLLC
2. Address: 123 S Broad Street, Suite 1500
City: Philadelphia
3. Telephone Number: 276-908-9204
4. Date of Incident: 07/12/2025
5. Time of Incident: 12:00pm
State: PA
6. Location of Incident (Be specific): 3085 Westmore Dr, Dubuque IA 52001
Zip: 19109
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.)
On the date of loss, a sewage backup occurred on the property due to the main line of the city sewer being plugged.
The city subsequently came to the property to assess the damage.
8. What were weather conditions like? Cloudy
N
Give name and address of any witnesses: Major Joseph Jenkins, at incident location
10. Did police investigate? (If so, give names of officers.)
No
11. Was anyone injured? (If so, give names, addresses, and extent of injuries).
No
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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.)
Yes, water damage to basement of property. First party claim is still open and being adjusted
13
What other damages do you claim, if any? To be determined
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.)
N/A
15. What amount do you claim from the City of Dubuque?
First party claim is still being adjuster
16. Why do you claim the City of Dubuque is responsible?
Blockage was on City's side
17. Have you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a result of this incident?
(If yes, give name and address.)
No
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
/s/ USAA a/s/o Major Jacob Jenkins
day of August 20 25
(Signature)
USAA a/s/o Major Jacob Jenkins (Print Name)
(Please forward all correspondence regarding this claim to Alyssa Olagbegi at aolagbegi@murphysanchez.com)
(Rev. 9/24)
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