Number
000839
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation charge entitled Linda M. Scholler v. City of Milwaukee, et al, EEOC Charge No. 260A00365, ERD Case No. 1999453755. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of EEOC Charge No. 260A00365, ERD Case No. 1999453755 of Linda M. Scholler v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, Milwaukee Police in the amount of $10,036.19 which represents back pay, $4,400.00 which represents damages, and $5,000.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs.
Body
Whereas, The charging party, Linda M. Scholler, filed discrimination charges with the ERD and EEOC, claiming discrimination based upon sexual harassment, sex discrimination and retaliation, in connection with her termination from employment from the Milwaukee Fire Department; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $5,000.00 which represents attorneys fees and costs, $4,400.00 which represents damages, and $10,036.19 which represents back pay, from which all appropriate payroll deductions will be made including state and federal taxes; and for a restoration of seniority within the Milwaukee Police Department, the charging party, Linda M. Scholler waives and release any and all other or further damage claims, as set forth in the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to executed the attached Settlement Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $5,000.00, payable to Jonathan Cermele, Eggert Law Offices, S.C., which represents attorneys fees and costs, and a City check in the amount of $4,400.00, payable to Linda M. Scholler, which represents damages, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 636506 2631 S118; and, be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $10,036.19 to Linda M. Scholler which represents back pay, and from which all necessary and appropriate payroll deductions will be made including all federal and state taxes, in full and final settlement of this lawsuit and any related matter, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the Milwaukee Police Department Wage and Salaries Account, Account No. 0001 3312 R999 600101.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
MRH:mrh
10/3/00
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