Number
251089
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Lakisha M. Bridges v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 23-CV-959 (Eastern District Wisconsin).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $85,000.00 related to Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 23-CV-959, Lakisha M. Bridges v. City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff Lakisha M. Bridges has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee alleging discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as corresponding alleged monetary damages; and
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $85,000.00, inclusive of all fees and costs, subject to approval by the Common Council; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
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 $85,000.00, payable to: “Walcheske & Luzi, LLC IOLTA Client Trust Account” at 235 N. Executive Dr. Suite 240, Brookfield, WI 53005, as soon as practicable; and so be it
Further Resolved, that in compliance with the City Attorney’s direction, the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a check, as soon as practicable, in full and final settlement of all claims as outlined in the above-referenced action, to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300; and so be it
Further Resolved, that for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the claimant, by her representative(s) and/or attorney(s), will provide the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JOSHUA CRONIN/cdr
October 15, 2025
1053-2023-1296/