In a message dated 1/20/99 6:46:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, phen9461@uidaho.edu writes: << By the way, I doubt you'll have luck with CIty Council but good luck. >> In NY I think you have to notify the City 30 days prior to damaging your car or your body in a pothole in order to reserve your right to sue. This gives them ample time to repair imperfections. Jeff