The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $1,611,913.13 related to property and economic damages from a water pipeline break in March 2023. The lawsuit was filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the city.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Golden Bear Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,611,913.13; the lawsuit was filed on March 11, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-623204; entitled ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, and GOLDEN BEAR INSURANCE COMPANY v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property and economic damages arising from the March 27, 2023, break of the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline at or near the intersection of Gough Street and Ellis Street.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a lawsuit regarding damages caused by a water pipeline break in San Francisco.
A break in the SFPUC’s water transmission pipeline occurred at the intersection of Gough Street and Ellis Street, leading to property and economic damages.
The lawsuit was filed against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, claiming damages from the 2023 pipeline break.
The City Attorney recommended settling the lawsuit for $1,611,913.13, which was approved by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the settlement ordinance and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
