Number
171275
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Verlishia S. Ellis in the amount of $150,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment of the settlement of Ellis v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S.D.C. Case Number 14-C-0506 in the amount of $150,000.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff Verlishia S. Ellis, C.I. File No. 1032-2014-1412, filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and certain employees thereof; and
Whereas, The City has agreed to settle the lawsuit for the amount of $150,000; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this claim; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that proper city officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check totaling the amount of $150,000., payable to First, Albrecht and Blondis, S.C. Client Trust Account, 158 North Broadway, Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53202, in full and final payment of any claims raised in the subject lawsuit, upon receipt of a General Release of Claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney; said amount to be charged to Damages and Claims Account-636506 - Fund No. 0001 - Organization 1490 - Program 2631 - Sub Class S118.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
SEL:cdr
November 29, 2017
1032-2014-1412/244713