Number
260838
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Jacob Enriquez v. City of Milwaukee et al.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $225,000.00 related to Jacob Enriquez v. City of Milwaukee et al., 2:25-cv-1285 (Federal Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin).
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff Jacob Enriquez filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Police Department, Bradley Johnson, and Thomas Kresa (collectively referred to as “Defendants”) alleging violations of his rights under the United States Constitution, as well as other state laws; and
Whereas, the Defendants deny that any basis exists for the claims against them;
Whereas, to avoid litigation and buy their peace, the Defendants reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit with Plaintiff Jacob Enriquez for a total amount of $225,000.00, 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 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 $225,000.00, payable to: “AxePoint Law Client Trust” at P.O. Box 116, Milwaukee, WI 53201, 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, Plaintiff Jacob Enriquez, by his 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
MATTEO REGINATO
September 30, 2026
2025-001575/