Number
250313
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 21-CV-600.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $350,000.00 related to Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 21-CV-600, Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, et al.
Resolution
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff Isaiah Taylor has filed a civil lawsuit against Justin Schwarzhuber, Jasen Rydzewski, and the City of Milwaukee alleging injuries and damages arising from his stop and detention on or about December 21, 2015; and
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $350,000.00, inclusive of all fees and costs, subject to approval by the Common Council; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee 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 proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $350,000.00, payable to: Isaiah Taylor and mailed to his attorney, Mark Thomsen of Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP, 219 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 520, Milwaukee, WI 53202, as soon as practicable; and so be it;
Further Resolved, that in compliance with the City Attorney’s direction, the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a check, as soon as practicable, in full and final settlement of all claims as outlined in the above-referenced action, to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300; and so be it
Further Resolved, that for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the claimant, by his representative(s) and/or attorney(s), will provide ...
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