Number
000844
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Norman Gorecki v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 98-CV-008076. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of Norman Gorecki v. City of Milwaukee, et al., in the amount of $15,144.35.
Body
Whereas, A jury trial was held on September 20 and 21, 2000 before Judge Mel Flanagan with the jury returning a verdict assessing 80% of the total negligence to the City and 20% to plaintiff, and that portion of damages owed by the city totaling $14,905.40, and costs owed by the city totaling $238.95; 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 $15,144.35, payable to Stern & Ramthun, S.C., and Norman Gorecki, 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
PAF:enm
9/26/2000
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