Number
080198
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement in the case entitled Miller v. Jones.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the lawsuit of Miller v. Jones, et al., Case No., 03-C-0987, in the amount of $160,000.00
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, James E. Miller, Jr., has filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and Arthur Jones seeking to recover an amount of not less than $1,300,000.00; and
Whereas, The plaintiff has agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $160,000.00; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officials be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $160,000.00 payable to the order of Rettko Law Offices, S.C. Trust Account, in full and final settlement of all monetary damages sought in this lawsuit, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, on receipt of a Release of Claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 S118 006300.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JAS
4/23/2008
1032-2003-3385:132032