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Oakland's Sidewalk Bill: $54M in Payouts | Oakland News
Oakland’s pouring millions into settling claims tied to crumbling sidewalks and potholes—nearly $54 million over 16 years, plus $300,000 more in administrative cases. The city’s infrastructure woes have fueled a legal avalanche, especially since 2017, with payouts spiking to over $9 million in some years. While the city attorney’s office vows to fix problems and pay when injuries or damage occur, they’ll fight claims lacking evidence. In about a quarter of all claims, Oakland paid out; in 62% of lawsuits, plaintiffs won. Seven jury trials? All city losses. Now, after a landmark ADA…
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