CDOT damage claim

[ChickNorris]

Update?

[00tec]

Claim was submitted 6/24, state says they received it on 7/10. Even though the estimated response time is 6-8 weeks, as of right now there is not even an adjuster assigned.

Mower blade is still in the ditch. Dude didn't even get close to the culvert when he mowed this month.

[Irving]

So since CDOT isn't paying, are they at least giving you the contractor info so you can go after them directly?

What would it realistically take to fix?

[00tec]

So since CDOT isn't paying, are they at least giving you the contractor info so you can go after them directly?

What would it realistically take to fix?

CDOT wont even speak to me. They have some company that plays man in the middle for claims.

To completely repair the damage, you would have to dig up driveway and R&R.

I'm going to end up digging out one side enough to get the apron off. Then I'll use a BFH to mitigate the damage to the culvert and replace the apron.

I may drive the chunk of mower into the ground for their tires.

[00tec]

This is what I got on March 24.

Your Notice of Claim has been investigated. You stated that on June 17, 2019, a CDOT mower
damaged your driveway culvert. We confirmed that CDOT did have a mowing operation in your
area on that date.
The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act statute ?24-10-106 (1)(a) allows CDOT to accept
property damage claims when the damage is caused by a motor vehicle owned by CDOT. In
your case, the mowing equipment used to maintain the right-of-way on Highway 79 is not
considered a motor vehicle since the mowing equipment is not designed primarily to carry
persons and property while traveling on State of Colorado roadways. Because this piece of
CDOT maintenance equipment does not meet the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA)
definition of a motor vehicle, your claim for damages is respectfully denied.

[CS1983]

Sure would be awful if someone put concrete balls in the grass to Jack their mower blades.

[00tec]

Sure would be awful if someone put concrete balls in the grass to Jack their mower blades.

Or, put their 3' section of mower blade out there to damage their mower blades...

[Gman]

How dare you challenge the king's mowers.

I really find it stupid that the damage is defined by the vehicle/equipment, without regard to the operator.

[TFOGGER]

Half a dozen pieces of 3/4 rebar driven into the ground at strategic locations might be effective in getting their attention...

[Gman]

Half a dozen pieces of 3/4 rebar driven into the ground at strategic locations might be effective in getting their attention...

Perhaps they'll avoid doing it again if they have to replace the blades on the mower on a regular basis?