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CITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. O'STEEN BROTHERS, INC.; ALACHUA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (NB)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to file suit and represent the City in the case styled City of Gainesville vs. O'Steen Brothers, Inc.; Alachua County Circuit Court.
explanation
On or about April 19, 2005, employees of O'Steen Brothers negligently accessed a City sewer line while they were working at a construction site. Their use blocked the pipe which caused the sewer to backup and flood apartments in Oak Glade Apartments. The City responded and repaired the damage to the apartments and replaced personal property of the residents which was damaged by the raw sewage. The City paid out a total of $71,104.84 in damages and is entitled to recover that amount from O'Steen Brothers. The City has attempted to collect this money from O'Steen Brothers and their insurance company but has been unsuccessful.