Legislation Details

File #: 261033    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 11/4/2026 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled Beth M. Pfotenhauer v Milwaukee Health Department
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Pfotenhauer - Resolution.pdf, 2. Pfotenhauer - Fiscal Impact Statement.pdf, 3. Common Council Settlement Letter Pfotenhauer v City of Milwaukee.pdf
Number
261033
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled Beth M. Pfotenhauer v Milwaukee Health Department
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $7,057.34 related to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Equal Rights Division, ERD Case No. LS202601139, Beth M. Pfotenhauer v. Milwaukee Health Department.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff, Beth Pfotenhauer, has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee alleging violations of chapter 109 of the Wisconsin Statutes arising from her employment with the City and in relation to the payment of her wages; and

Whereas, Counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to the settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $7,057.34, inclusive of costs, fees, back and front pay, and applicable employment taxes, in consideration for a release of all claims, 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 are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $7,057.34, payable to Beth Pfotenhauer, to the home address on record in her personnel file, as reflected in an Agreement to be negotiated by the Office of the City Attorney, as soon as practicable; and, be it

Further Resolved, The proper City officers 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-Sl 18-006300; and, be it

Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payment, the claimant, by her representatives and/or attorneys, will provide the City a release of any and all ...

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