Number
150649
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Jane Flint v. City of Milwaukee, et al., in the amount of $52,500.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the lawsuit of Jane Flint v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 14-C-333, in the amount of $52,500.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, Jane Flint has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and various police officers seeking an unspecified amount in damages; and
Whereas, the plaintiffs have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $52,500; 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 $52,500.00 payable to the order of Trust Account of The Jeff Scott Olson Law Firm, S.C. in full and final settlement of all monetary damages sought in this lawsuit against the city and its officers, including statutory 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
August 27, 2015
1032-2014-1037:218850