Number
241212
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Joshua Legister v. Nicholas Schlei, Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 22-CV-1416.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $50,000.00 related to Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 22-CV-1416, Joshua Legister v. Nicholas Schlei.
Resolution
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff Joshua Legister has filed a civil lawsuit against the City alleging injuries and damages arising from police custody on August 25, 2022; and
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $50,000.00, 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 $50,000.00, payable to: Joshua Legister and mailed to 839 N. Jefferson St. Ste. 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3740, 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 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
MEGHAN McCABE/dpb
November 22, 2024
1032-2023-437:294992