Number
080088
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
A resolution authorizing cancellation of the City of Milwaukee’s subrogation claim against Deborah Wolfgram for medical services under the Basic Health Plan.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the settlement of a subrogation claim for medical expenses of Deborah Wolfgram arising under the City’s Basic Health Plan.
Body
Whereas, Deborah Wolfgram was injured in an automobile accident on June 19, 2006 and has asserted claims of a negligence to recover compensation for injuries sustained as a result of that accident; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has made payments on behalf of Deborah Wolgram for medical treatment and services pursuant to its Basic Health Plan in the amount of $24,510.10 for the injuries she claims resulted from the accident; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has a subrogation claim as a result of such payments; and
Whereas, Plaintiff’s counsel has offered the City the amount of $13,500 in settlement of its subrogation claim; and
Whereas, Under these circumstances, the cancellation of the City of Milwaukee’s subrogation claim reflects the legal liability of the parties and is a fair and equitable resolution of the City of Milwaukee’s subrogation claim; and
Whereas, The Common Council wishes to cancel this claim; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized and directed, on behalf of the City, to accept the settlement offer of $13,500.00 and cancel and release the City’s subrogation claim against Deborah Wolfgram in the amount of $24,510.52, and to execute any necessary stipulations and releases to effectuate this settlement.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
City Attorney
ET
1049-2008-833:132703