Number
020108
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing payment of the damages judgment entered, fees and costs awarded and appropriate interest thereon in the lawsuit entitled Marshall. v. Teske, et al., Case No. 98-C-306. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment of the damages judgment and related fees, costs and interest relative to the lawsuit entitled Marshall v. Teske, et al. in the amount of $258,978.78.
Body
Whereas, Jeffrey O'Neal Marshall filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee Police Officers Daniel Teske, Alfonso Morales and David Kolatski, seeking an unspecified amount of damages as a result of his arrest on September 11, 1997; and
Whereas, Judgments have been entered, relative to his claims, as a result of a jury verdict, in addition to amounts awarded, regarding attorney's fees, costs and interest relative thereto, totaling $258,978.78; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this judgment; 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 $258,978.78, payable to the order of Jeffrey O'Neal Marshall and Gossens & George, S.C., in full and final resolution of this claim, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 636506 001 1490 2631 S118-2002.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
SEL
April 22, 2002
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