City of Chicago - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Ucan · 10-12-2006, 09:14 PM

Last December, after dark, I've hit a pot hole in downtown Chicago. Both my right tires were flat and one of the wheels were slightly damaged. I had to pay oround $520 for 2 tires and installation.

Finding out the pot holes were unmarked construction holes of the City, I filed a claim. It's been more than 10 months now.

Today I received a letter from the City stating that they're offering me around $250. There's no explanation or logic behind this offer. I believe it's exactly 50% of my cost.

I'm really pissed that I have to pay something because of City's ignorance.

What do you think I should do? Should I just accept it or should I push further to get more?

Thanks,

Ucan

horatiub · 10-13-2006, 12:43 AM

wow. I had the same problem on I-90 recently when they were working on the shoulders, my tire went flat and the rim got damaged. Never filed a complaint though.

You should try to push it further but I have a feeling it will take more than 10 months again to hear back

Ucan · 10-13-2006, 01:09 AM

Exactly. Now I understand why we have 2-3 year long construction works on Kennedy Exp. If a simple complaint takes 10 months to be half-ass answered, even a simple construction should take a couple of years (the one on Kennedy is pretty big though, whatever..)

I will push it a little. If I sense like it's going to take 3-4 more months at least, I will accpet their proposal.

Ucan

ChiTown · 10-14-2006, 10:53 PM

Good luck with that. I've never had luck with anything like that with the City

sblument · 11-25-2006, 11:21 PM

I'm moving to the city this February from Buffalo Grove. The city is hard on the car in some ways but I will put maybe 50% of the miles on it. So overall it should be good for the car. Moving to the fulton river district.

BuckJon · 11-25-2006, 11:52 PM

I would push it further for sure, but if it gets to the point where it takes up a crapload of your time I'd just take what I could get. Was it a specific company contracted out to do the city's work or was it just city workers? If it was a company I'd contact the BBB. I don't know if you can do that against the city though. Make sure you kept all your receipts too.

BenMW · 12-13-2006, 03:03 PM

just be happy you got the 250

toolfan · 12-23-2006, 10:54 AM

"I fought the law and the law won"
But, originally, did you submit the damage estimate or receipt? Maybe showing that will help you out a little bit more. Good luck!

horatiub · 12-28-2006, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMW

just be happy you got the 250

yeah, I agree. City of Chicago is very stingy

10-12-2006, 09:14 PM	#1
Ucan Private First Class Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Downtown Chicago, IL Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	City of Chicago Last December, after dark, I've hit a pot hole in downtown Chicago. Both my right tires were flat and one of the wheels were slightly damaged. I had to pay oround $520 for 2 tires and installation. Finding out the pot holes were unmarked construction holes of the City, I filed a claim. It's been more than 10 months now. Today I received a letter from the City stating that they're offering me around $250. There's no explanation or logic behind this offer. I believe it's exactly 50% of my cost. I'm really pissed that I have to pay something because of City's ignorance. What do you think I should do? Should I just accept it or should I push further to get more? Thanks, Ucan
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10-14-2006, 10:53 PM	#4
ChiTown Captain Drives: 325xiT \| R1200R Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On Tour Posts: 805 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Good luck with that. I've never had luck with anything like that with the City __________________ CAR FOR SALE! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149781

11-25-2006, 11:21 PM	#5
sblument Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 427 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm moving to the city this February from Buffalo Grove. The city is hard on the car in some ways but I will put maybe 50% of the miles on it. So overall it should be good for the car. Moving to the fulton river district. __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.

11-25-2006, 11:52 PM	#6
BuckJon First Lieutenant Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 364 iTrader: (0)	I would push it further for sure, but if it gets to the point where it takes up a crapload of your time I'd just take what I could get. Was it a specific company contracted out to do the city's work or was it just city workers? If it was a company I'd contact the BBB. I don't know if you can do that against the city though. Make sure you kept all your receipts too. __________________ Turtles Run

12-13-2006, 03:03 PM	#7
BenMW Major Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) Posts: 1,394 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	just be happy you got the 250 __________________ Retired: e46 cabrio, E36 Cabrio, 02' 525i, 325Ci 02' Style 189 335i sport Wheels for sale PM Me BIG CHANGES COMING SOON- Can anyone help me make a sig pic?

10-13-2006, 12:43 AM	#2
horatiub Banned Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 269 iTrader: (0)	wow. I had the same problem on I-90 recently when they were working on the shoulders, my tire went flat and the rim got damaged. Never filed a complaint though. You should try to push it further but I have a feeling it will take more than 10 months again to hear back

10-13-2006, 01:09 AM	#3
Ucan Private First Class Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Downtown Chicago, IL Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	Exactly. Now I understand why we have 2-3 year long construction works on Kennedy Exp. If a simple complaint takes 10 months to be half-ass answered, even a simple construction should take a couple of years (the one on Kennedy is pretty big though, whatever..) I will push it a little. If I sense like it's going to take 3-4 more months at least, I will accpet their proposal. Ucan

12-23-2006, 10:54 AM	#8
toolfan Banned Drives: E90 335i sedan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palatine,IL Posts: 455 iTrader: (1)	"I fought the law and the law won" But, originally, did you submit the damage estimate or receipt? Maybe showing that will help you out a little bit more. Good luck!