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OSHKOSH - The Oshkosh City
Council denied flood damage claims for at least 20
homeowners during an emotional meeting Tuesday night.
Heavy rain in June flooded
streets and homes around Wisconsin, including some in
Oshkosh. The homeowners blame the city's sewer system which
failed to handle the water.
The council considered 21
claims totaling nearly $200,000 and rejected all of them.
Jerry Martin called on the
city to fix the sewer system that sent raw sewage into
basements.
The city maintains excessive
rain is to blame and that it wasn't negligent in any way.
The claims could still end up
before a judge. Those who were denied have six months to
take the city to court.
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