RACINE - A woman is filing a claim of almost $150,000 against the city after an on-duty Racine police officer hit her while she was on her electric scooter in mid-August.

The city attorney's office has denied the city's liability and the City Council will be ruling on the claim Tuesday.

According to the accident report, Clara Bridgeman and officer Joseph Spaulding were both at the corner of Packard Avenue and 16th Street at the same time.

Spaulding signaled to turn right onto 16th Street, accelerated slightly and hit Bridgeman, knocking over her scooter.

Officer Jon Principe, who was riding in the passenger seat, said Bridgeman and Spaulding each came to a complete stop, and Bridgeman yielded her right of way by initially waiting on the curb.

He said Bridgeman did not proceed forward in her scooter until after the officer had already rolled forward covering a significant portion of the crosswalk.

Bridgeman was transported to St. Mary's for treatment where she complained of soreness in her right arm and shoulder.

The scooter had minor scratches but was still in working condition, according to the police report.

Bridgeman is claiming $24,300 in past medical costs, $25,000 for future medical costs and $100,000 for pain and suffering.

Nicole Loop, assistant city attorney for Racine, said it is the largest claim she has seen in the year she has been at the office and expects it will go to trial.

Officer Spaulding was not issued any citation. The city attorney's office would not yet release information dealing with any additional action taken against the officer.