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Claims

How do I file a claim against the City?

If you believe the City of South Bend is responsible for damage to your property or person, a claim must be filed with the City’s Legal Department. Your claim will be investigated. For additional information, please call the Legal Department at 574.235.9241.

File a claim: According to Indiana law, a notice of claim against the City must describe in a short and plain statement the facts on which the claim is based, including:

Circumstances which brought about loss;
Extent of loss (please provide two (2) written estimates for property damage);
Time and place loss occurred;
Names of all persons involved, if known;
Amount of the damages sought;
Claimant’s residence at time of loss and time of filing notice.

The notice of claim should be sent to the address on the liability claim form.
A claim against the City of South Bend must be received by the City within 180 days of the date of the incident.
Submission of a claim does not mean that the City necessarily will pay the claim.
The information listed above must be provided before the City may begin to process your claim.

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