Gear L. CHARLES PETERSON* 871 E.7TH STREET
ATTORNEY AT LAW ��C���:��� STI PAUL,MINNESOTA 5106 ET
OFFICE: (651)774-2728
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February 23, 2012
Clerk—City of St. Paul
310 City Hall
15 Kellogg Bivd. West
St. Paul, MN 55102
R�: My Clienf: Scotf,M. Gear
My File No.: 29004P
D/Accidenf: 12/16/11
Place of Accident: Dayton's Bluff Recreation Cenfer
NOTICE OF CLAIM PURSUANT TO M.S.A. §466.05, SUBD. 1.
Dear Sir or Madam:
This office has been retained by Mr. Scott M. Gear who was injured on December 16, 2011 when while
riding his bike southbound on Arcade at Conway at around 3:30 a.m. He was crossing through the park
near the Dayton's Bluff Recreational Center. He continued into a driveway and his bike collided with a
chain thereby causing his bike and himself to be thrown to the ground.
At the time of the accident Mr. Gear was wearing a helmet with a built-in headlight. He indicated that there
were no red reflectors on the chain as is on other chains across entrances to the park.
Our client sustainetl fractures to both arms. The fracture to his left arm required openetl reduction on both
bones.
Our client is seeking compensation in the amount of $50,000.00 to cover his medical bills and the
permanent injuries he obviously sustained in this accident.
Accordingly, please forward this letter to your liability claims department and ask that they contact this
writer concerning this claim.
Very truly yours,
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CHAR EL S PETERSON
LCP/ddr