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Claims and Litigation Division

The Claims and Litigation Division works to ensure the rapid and appropriate resolution of legal disputes between the City and other parties.  The Division works to protect the interests, goals, and policies of Provo City, often within the arena of the state and federal court systems.

As indicated by its name, the Division's work falls into two main categories:

• Claims.  Occasionally accidents involving Provo City employees or property result in injuries or damages to persons and/or their property.  Persons affected in this way may file a claim with the City to seek redress for their damages.  The Claims and Litigation Division receives, investigates, and processes these claims.  Additional information regarding filing a claim, including a downloadable Claim Form and a description of the claim process, may be found on the Claims Against the City page of this site.
• Litigation.  The Claims and Litigation Division also handles all litigation proceedings involving the City.  The Division handles the investigation and preparation of cases as well as drafting and filing court papers, arguing motions, negotiating settlements, and trying cases before the court.  Some of the most common reasons Provo City becomes involved in litigation are:
  • As Defendant.  The City may be sued in state or federal court, most often when a claimant is dissatisfied with the outcome of the Claims process.
  • As Plaintiff.  The City may choose to sue another party for damages suffered by the City, such as where another party fails to fulfill a contract or causes damage to City property.
  • Ordinance Enforcement.  When an individual or corporation fails to abide by Provo City Ordinances, such as zoning or licensing ordinances, Provo City may engage in litigation to seek a court order directing the party to comply with the ordinance.
  • Property.  When questions arise over the ownership, property limits, or use of City property, litigation is sometimes necessary to resolve such issues.