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File #: 011256    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/21/2001 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 1/22/2002
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution authorizing Release and Waiver of a subrogation lien against Karen Kuehn in connection with the City's Basic Health Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CLAIMS CANCELLATION, HEALTH CARE
Attachments: 1. City Atty Cover Letter.PDF, 2. Sub 1 City Attorney Letter.pdf, 3. Fiscal Note.pdf
Number
011256
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
 
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing Release and Waiver of a subrogation lien against Karen Kuehn in connection with 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 Karen L. Kuehn and Ronald Kuehn v. Aetna Casualty and Surety, et al., Case No. 99-CV-006959.
Resolution
Body
Whereas, The above-captioned case concerns a personal injury action seeking compensation for injuries sustained by plaintiff Karen Kuehn in an automobile collision with Joseph Moratti which occurred on September 4, 1996; and
 
Whereas, the City has a subrogation lien of $24,738.14 for medical payments made pursuant to its Basic Health Plan on behalf of Karen Kuehn for treatment of injuries sustained in connection with the accident; and
 
Whereas, Plaintiff has offered the City the amount of $20,911.26 in settlement of her subrogation lien; and
 
Whereas, The amount offered is a fair and reasonable settlement of the City's subrogation lien; now, therefore, be it
 
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to accept the settlement of $20,911.26 in release and satisfaction of the City's subrogation lien against Karen Kuehn.
 
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
EHT:bat
January 7, 2002
99C000286
48379