MILWAUKEE — A couple from Illinois is fighting back after an insurance claim was denied following the historic flooding that destroyed dozens of cars in Potawatomi Casino Hotel's parking garage nearly two months ago.

Roger McGee and his wife discovered their black Jeep was destroyed after floodwaters submerged the casino's valet parking area during their short visit to Milwaukee.

"There was nothing salvageable," McGee said.

McGee filed a claim with Tribal First, the casino and hotel's insurance company, believing the casino should be responsible for the damage. After waiting two months for a response, he received a denial letter stating the "loss was due to an act of nature."

"They dragged me on for two months to tell me no," McGee said.

The denial has left McGee frustrated, especia

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