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April 25, 2012
City of St. Paul
Office of the City Clerk
310 City Hall
15 Kellogg Blvd., West
St. Paul, MN 55102 _
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
That pursuant to Minnesota Statute 466.05 that Lynnisha A. Bell was injured on or about
March 01, 2012 as a result of the negligence of agents or employees of the City of St. Paul. I
The occurrence in which Ms. Bell was injured took place at about 7:30 a.m. in front of
the parking lot for Hillcrest Certified Auto Repair on the sidewalk near 1581 White Bear Avenue
North, St. Paul, MN 55106. She believes that this sidewalk may be owned by the City of St.
Paul. If this is incorrect, please let us know. '
At the time of the incident, Ms. Bell was walking down the public sidewalk to a bus stop and was
caused to fall due to an ice buildup on the sidewalk. When she fell, her feet slipped out from
under her and her left arm flew back toward her side and behind her. Ms. Bell heard a pop and
saw that her arm was in an abnormal and unnatural position. She immediately noticed that she
had lost feeling in her arm and hand. Ms. Bell was transported by ambulance to the emergency
room at Regions Hospital. She was diagnosed with a complete humeral shaft fracture. The
injury also caused severe nerve damage resulting in a complete loss of feeling in her entire arm
and hand. She has since received extensive follow-up care for her injuries. It is also worth
noting that Ms. Bell is left-hand dominant, and therefore experiences numerous difficulties on a
daily basis.
As a result of the negligence of the agents or employees of the City of St. Paul, Ms. Bell
sustained severe personal injuries. The full nature and extent of her injuries and damages are
unknown at this time. It is expected that she will have permanent injuries due to the incident. It
is estimated that she will seek damages in excess of$50,000.00.
CLOUTIER LAW OFFICES, P.A.
Dated: Z By:
Eliza et . Clouti r (#192661)
Attorne f r Plaintiff
225 Plym th Building
12 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-5100
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