Number
111109
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving settlement in the matter of Raymond J. Weitz v. City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of litigation pending at the Equal Rights Division for the State of Wisconsin in the matter of Raymond J. Weitz v. City of Milwaukee for all damages of any nature, including compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, front pay, pension loss or other economic damages, attorneys fees and costs, and any other claim for damages that could be brought relating to the subject matter of the litigation.
The total amount of the settlement is $19,500, including $4,500 in attorney fees.
Body
Whereas, Raymond J. Weitz, employee of the Milwaukee Health Department, filed complaints with the Equal Rights Division of the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (ERD Case Numbers CR201000477, CR201100045 and CR201102927), and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (ERD Case Numbers CR201000477, CR201100045 and CR201102927) alleging discrimination based on age, gender and disability, and retaliation for engaging in protected activity; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $19,500, for all damages, wage loss, front pay, pension loss or other benefits, attorney fees, costs, compensatory damages, punitive damages and any other claims for damages of any nature that could have been brought, as set forth the in the attached proposed Settlement Agreement and General Release; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Attorney is authorized to effectuate the attached Settlement Agreement and General Release, and such further documents as may be necessary and related thereto; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon execution of the general release by plaintiff, as approved by the City Attorney, the proper City officers are authorized and di...
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