Number
001216
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of federal court lawsuit entitled McNulty v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 99-C-0336.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of attorney fees and costs associated with the case McNulty v. City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, caused to be filed a summons and complaint with the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on April 2, 1999 alleging that she was terminated from employment with the Department of City Development and later the Housing Authority for the City of Milwaukee because of a perceived disability, namely, chronic depression; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit and in consideration of a mutual release, the City has agreed to pay plaintiff's attorneys fees and costs in the amount of $60,000; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is 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 $60,000, payable to First, Blondis, Albrecht, Bangert & Novotnok S.C., which represents attorneys fees and costs, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 636506 2631 S118.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
MNR
35199 v.2