Number
061305
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Estate of Felix Hopgood, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., for the total amount of $30,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of the Estate of Felix Hopgood, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 06-C-0786, in the total amount of $30,000.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiffs, the Estate of Felix Hopgood and his father, Arthur Hopgood, have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and certain unnamed police personnel; and
Whereas, The parties have entered into a settlement agreement, to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for the total amount of $30,000; 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 $30,000 payable to the order of the Estate of Felix Hopgood and the Nunnery Law Offices, in full and final settlement of this lawsuit, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-0001-S118-006300; and, be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payment, plaintiffs and their attorneys will provide to the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident and a stipulation and order for dismissal of the pending court action.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
SEL:dms
January 30, 2007
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