Number
030761
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement and cancellation of the City of Milwaukee's subrogation claim against Juan Velez, Jr. for payments made pursuant to the City's Basic Health Plan.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the settlement of a subrogation lien arising under the City's Basic Health Plan in the lawsuit entitled Juan D. Velez, Jr. v. Louise J. Pederson, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 02-CV-010882.
Body
Whereas, The above-captioned case concerns a personal injury action; Milwaukee County Case No. 02-CV-010882, seeking compensation for injuries sustained by plaintiff Juan D. Velez, Jr. in an automobile collision; and
Whereas, The City has a subrogation claim of $5,341.54 for medical payments made pursuant to its Basic Health Plan on behalf of Juan D. Velez, Jr. for treatment of injuries allegedly sustained in connection with the accident; and
Whereas, Plaintiff has offered the City the amount of $2,670.77 in settlement of its subrogation claim; and
Whereas, The amount offered is a fair and reasonable settlement of the City's subrogation claim; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that an authorized representative of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation, the claims administrator for the Basic Health Plan, be and hereby is authorized and directed, on behalf of the City, to accept the settlement of $2,670.77 in release and satisfaction of the City's subrogation claim against Juan D. Velez, Jr. and to execute any necessary stipulations and releases to effectuate this settlement.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
EHT:eht
October 1, 2003
1049-2003-3076:72697