Number
250775
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Luciano Rogers v. City of Milwaukee, ERD Case No. CR2020022274.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment in the amount of $27,000.00 for the settlement of claims related to the case entitled Luciano Rogers v. City of Milwaukee, ERD Case No. CR202022274.
Resolution
Body
Whereas, Complainant, Luciano Rogers, filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, cross-filed with the Equal Rights Division of the Department of Workforce Development, against the City of Milwaukee, seeking damages for alleged violations of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act; and
Whereas, the parties have agreed to settle the claims raised in the above-referenced complaint for the total amount of $27,000, inclusive of all taxes, costs, and fees, including attorney’s fees, in consideration for a release of all claims; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and deems it expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Attorney is authorized to settle the case Luciano Rogers v. City of Milwaukee, ERD Case No. CR202022274 for the amount of $27,000; and be it
Further Resolved, that in compliance with the City Attorney’s direction, the proper City officers be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue payment totaling $27,000.00 as soon as practicable in full and final settlement of the claims as outlined in the above referenced action, as follows: one check in the amount of $27,000.00 made payable to “Fox & Fox IOLTA Trust Account” at 124 W. Broadway; Monona, WI; 53716, to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 636506-0001-1490-S118; and be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of this payment, Complainant, by his representatives and his attorneys, will provide to the City a release of claims, an...
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