Number
051292
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement in the case entitled Gustafson and Cornejo v. Jones, et al., Case No. 00-C-1397.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the lawsuit of Gustafson and Cornejo v. Jones, et al., Case No. 00-C-1397, in the amount of $90,000.00
Body
Whereas, The plaintiffs, Rod Gustafson and Javier Cornejo, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and various police department officials seeking to recover an amount of not less than $20,300,000.00; and
Whereas, The plaintiffs have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $90,000.00; 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 $90,000.00 payable to the order of the Trust Account of Rettko Law Offices, S.C., 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. 006300.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JAS:dj
1/27/2006
00C000278:101281