Number
060649
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Brimmer, Bulah M.; Palmetto Government Benefits Adm., Medicare Parts A&B v. City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the settlement of the lawsuit of Brimmer, Bulah M.; Palmetto Government Benefits Adm., Medicare Parts A&B v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 05-CV-004458 in the amount of $15,000.00
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, Bulah Brimmer, has commenced a lawsuit against the city seeking damages of $50,000 for personal injuries sustained when she fell in the area of North 20th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, on August 31, 2004; and
Whereas, Plaintiff’s injuries were serious and permanent in nature; and
Whereas; A settlement favorable to all parties has been reached; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this verdict; 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 $15,000.00, payable to the client Trust Account of Attorney Kersten & McKinnon, in full and final settlement of this claim, upon receipt of a release of claim, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 006300 0001 1490 2631 S118-2006.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
PAF:sf
August 17, 2006
1029-2005-1698/108736