Claim for Damages Against the City of Chelsea
Jul 16, 2024
submission
#151
Claim for Damages
Claim For Damages Against the City of Chelsea
| Claimants Name | Xiaoming Zhang |
| Claimants Address | 18 4th St, Chelsea MA 02150-2853 |
| Claimants E-mail Address | [email protected] |
| Claimants Phone Number | +19173027020 |
| Please Describe the Incident Thoroughly | On Wednesday 7/10/2024 at 9:10 AM, while the Department of Public Works was conducting road repairs in front of my store, the water pipes burst, flooding the basement of my store. We discovered the flooding immediately and took action, but the issue wasn’t fully addressed until 9:40 AM. Due to the emergency of the event, we were unable to document the scene at the time. The Fire Department conducted an inspection on 7/12/2024 at 9:30 AM. I am very concerned that similar incidents might recur due to the ongoing construction at the front of the store. I am unsure if the electrical boxes, having been exposed to water, will suffer severe damage in the future. Moreover, I am extremely worried about potential leaks during rainy weather because of the cracks in the walls and the floor. I request that the responsible parties take immediate action to prevent future occurrences and provide assistance in addressing the damage already sustained. |
| Date of Incident | 2024-07-10 |
| Time of the Incident | 9:10 am |
| Conditions at Time of Incident | Sunny, Construction |
| Describe the Conditions you choose | The primary issue involves three electrical boxes in the basement. Water penetrated directly through the walls and the ground, entering the electrical boxes. Both the floor and the walls have visible cracks. |
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| Location of Incident (closest address) | 18 4th St, Chelsea MA 02150-2853 |
| Additional detail on location (if needed). | Cleaning the electrical boxes cost $350 plus an additional $100 for related expenses. We hired five people for the cleanup, which cost $600, and disposing of the waste cost $300. Additionally, our merchandise is being stored in cardboard boxes and that cost us a huge lost. |
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