Number
000776
Version
Substitute
Reference
Sponsor
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing cancellation of a portion of the City of Milwaukee's subrogation claim against David Clemence, for payments made pursuant to the City's Basic Health Plan.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes cancellation of a portion of the City of Milwaukee's subrogation claim against David Clemence, for payments made pursuant to the City's Basic Health Plan.
Body
Whereas, David Clemence has commenced suit against Arron M. Jones and his insurer for the purpose of obtaining recovery for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision occurring on June 14, 1998; and
Whereas, As a result of the injuries allegedly sustained as a result of that accident, the City of Milwaukee has made payments on behalf of David Clemence for medical care and treatment pursuant to its Basic Health Plan in the amount of $5,561.75; and
Whereas, The City has a subrogation claim against David Clemence as a result of such payments; and
Whereas, David Clemence has offered to settle this subrogation claim for $2,500.00, and the difference between the original claim and the settlement is $3,061.75; and
Whereas, This settlement reflects the legal liability of the parties and is a fair and equitable resolution of the City of Milwaukee's subrogation claim; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subrogation claim of the City of Milwaukee against David Clemence arising out of medical treatment for injuries allegedly sustained as a result of the June 14, 1998 automobile collision is hereby cancelled in the amount of $3,061.75, and the City Attorney is authorized and directed to enter into a release and settlement of said claim.
Requestor
Drafter
City Atty.
EHT
9/25/00
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