Raicevic

BACKGROUND

I. Claim for Damages

Plaintiff filed a claim for damages with the City on April 12, 2023. He alleged that “around [the] first week of March,” he discovered a leak in the main water line on City property near his house. He further alleged that he spent $2,500 to repair the leak and an additional $300 on materials. He requested damages in the amount of $2,800. The City acknowledged receipt of plaintiff’s claim by letter dated April 20, 2023. By letter dated May 9, 2023, the City asked plaintiff to provide the exact date of the claimed loss. By letter dated May 15, 2023, plaintiff responded1: “Per my recollection, around March 2nd officer from LADWP came at home front door to inform me about main water line leaking on city property, and immediate action is required to stop further water waste. We are asking City Attorney Office to issue $2,800 reimbursement payment for leak repair.” In that same letter, plaintiff requested a “37% reduction from current billing statement” for his water bill, as allegedly promised by an LADWP inspector.

This quotation and all others are rendered as they appear in the appellate record.

2 By letter dated September 11, 2023, LADWP…