Number
000706
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Grow, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 97-C-0572.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of Grow, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, in the amount of $20,000.00.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiffs, Mark Grow, Therese Barwinski-Gipp, Jean Docter, and Ronald L. Lindsey, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee seeking damages in an unspecified amount; and
Whereas, The presiding judge in the case has issued a Decision and Order dismissing the claims of Therese Barwinski-Gipp and Jean Docter, but allowing the claims of Mark Grow and Ronald Lindsey to proceed to trial; and
Whereas; The remaining plaintiffs, Mark Grow and Ronald Lindsey, have agreed to settle all of their claims in this lawsuit, including claims for actual attorneys fees, in the amount of $20,000; 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 are hereby authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $20,000.00, payable to the order of the Trust Account of Fuchs Snow DeStefanis, S.C., 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 Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-636506-2631-S118-2000.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JAS:enm
9/13/2000
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