Number
231308
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Paige Rice, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Court Case Number 22-CV-7152.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $63,000 related to Milwaukee County Court Case No. 22-CV-7152, Paige Rice, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff, Paige Rice, has filed a civil lawsuit against the City and MPD Officer Nathaniel Petersen, alleging personal injuries caused by negligence;
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $63,000.00, 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 $63,000.00, payable to the order of Martin Law Office, S.C. 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 payments, the claimant, by their representative(s) and/or attorney(s), will provide the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
CLINT MUCHE
CM/ojn
November 9, 2023
1032-2022-1573:288213