Sunday, August 2, 2026

Bump in the Road

      The back and forth of lawyers continues in the matter of Jeffrey Hodge vs the City of Watertown.  He is the husband of Karen Hodge who was killed in the E Bike/speed bump accident a year ago in Thompson Park.

     The parties have asked Judge McClusky to adjourn the matter to September as mediation is slated  for August 4..that is TUESDAY.

      Looks like the City is planning on paying, and lawyers, as they do, are just there to delay in an effort to mitigate the amount.  The City is represented by Bond Schoneck and King, so not being city attorney didn't hurt them.

       If mediation produces a number, Council will be told in Executive Session and be told its less than the cost of going to trial. They will approve ...Been there, that's how its done.

       A Council member told me today he is aware of the proceedings

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wish you were as critical of government when you were in government

Anonymous said...

You have no right to report on private city matters.

Anonymous said...

I believe the city is at fault. The husband should sue for tens of billions.

Truthbout said...

9:56 The letter is from an open site and a public record…..

Anonymous said...

Driving at a speed not reasonable and prudent

Anonymous said...

It’s a public office dummy.

Anonymous said...

Codes will be by to see you