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CLM-2025-0201

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Slip and fall by visitor at active construction site. Claimant alleges wet surface near building entrance was not properly marked. Demand letter received from claimant attorney.

$35,000

total incurred

Date of Loss

Oct 14, 2025

Date Filed

Oct 15, 2025

Policy

Commercial General Liability

GL-2026-001234

Loss Type

General Liability — Slip & Fall

Financial Summary

Total Incurred$35,000
Deductible$5,000
Amount Paid$0
Open Reserve$35,000
0% paid$35,000 remaining

Location of Loss

SMUD Headquarters Renovation, 6201 S St, Sacramento, CA 95817

Activity Timeline

Incident occurred

Oct 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Visitor Linda Carmichael slipped on wet tile near east entrance of SMUD building. Sustained bruised hip and wrist sprain.

Incident report filed

Oct 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Site supervisor completed incident report. Photos taken of area. Wet floor sign was present but visitor claims it was not visible.

Claim submitted to Hartford

Oct 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM

FNOL submitted with incident report, photos, and witness statements from two site workers.

Adjuster assigned

Oct 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Patricia Walsh assigned. Requested security camera footage and daily safety logs.

Demand letter received

Nov 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Letter from Law Office of James Barton demanding $35,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering. Forwarded to Hartford.

Investigation ongoing

Nov 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Hartford reviewing security footage. Wet floor signage visible in video. Comparative negligence defense being evaluated.

Reserve adjusted

Jan 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Reserve maintained at $35,000. Hartford legal team preparing response to demand letter.

Claims Adjuster

Patricia Walsh

Hartford Financial Services

Related Policy

Commercial General Liability

Policy #: GL-2026-001234

Effective: Jan 1, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Premium: $12,480/yr

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Key Dates

Date of LossOct 14, 2025
Claim FiledOct 15, 2025
Last ActivityJan 10, 2026
Days Open331