Number
240904
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the Claim of Laron S. Folley 1032-2023-580
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment to Germanotta and Shillinglaw for the total amount of $50,000, related to the claim of Laron S. Folley.
Body
Whereas, Claimant Laron S. Folley has filed claim against the City of Milwaukee alleging personal injuries caused by negligence; and
Whereas, Claimant has named individual respondents, City of Milwaukee Police Department and Gregory L. Meyer; and
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $50,000.00, 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 $50,000, payable to the order of Germanotta & Shillinglaw Client Trust Account 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 as follows: 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 payment, the Claimant, by his representatives, 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.
Requestor
Meghan McCabe
Drafter
MCM/dpb
October 4, 2024
1032-2023-580:293578