Number
030198
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing payment of $200,000.00 from the Damages and Claims Fund, regarding settlement of the claim filed relative to the death of Mario Mallett. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment of $200,000.00 from the Damages and Claims Fund, for the purpose of settling the claim filed relative to the death of Mario Mallett, to the claimant and the claimant's attorneys.
Body
Whereas, Mario Mallett died in police custody in December of 2001, and his estate, surviving spouse, child and parents have filed a claim, asserting police and municipal liability; and
Whereas, It is in the City's best interests to settle this case for the sum of $200,000.00; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this settlement; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officers be and are hereby authorized and directed to authorize the expenditure of a City check in the amount of $200,000.00, made payable to the Client Trust Account of the Law Offices of Domnitz, Mawicke & Goisman, S.C., in full and final resolution of this claim, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-0001-S118-006300.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
SEL:enm
May 7, 2003
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