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File #: 990759    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/1999 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 9/28/1999
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing settlement in the lawsuit entitled Donald J. Danielewicz v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 97-CV-008585. (City Attorney)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: SUITS PAYMENT
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THE CHAIR
 
TITL:
Resolution authorizing settlement in the lawsuit entitled Donald J. Danielewicz v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 97-CV-008585. (City Attorney)
 
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This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of Donald J. Danielewicz _________________________________________________________________
 
 
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Whereas, The plaintiff, Donald Danielewicz had commenced a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee seeking $50,000.00 in damages; and
 
Whereas, This matter was tried to a jury on August 23 and 24, 1999; and
 
Whereas, The jury found the City to be 52% negligent with the plaintiff 48% negligent; and
 
Whereas, Plaintiff has agreed to waive costs and any interest owed on the verdict in exchange for prompt settlement; 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 $50,000.00 payable to Daniel J. Danielewicz and his attorney, Jim Kenny, in full and final settlement of this lawsuit, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claim Fund, Account No.-656506, Fund-0001, Organization-1490, Program-2631, Sub Class-S118.
 
 
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City Attorney
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