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File #: 060820    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/24/2006 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 11/14/2006
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled South Star, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: SUITS PAYMENT, SUITS SETTLEMENT
Attachments: 1. City Atty. Cover Letter.pdf, 2. Fiscal Note.pdf, 3. Fiscal Note - Corrected

Number

060820

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

The Chair

Title

Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled South Star, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee.

Analysis

This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of South Star, Inc. in the amount of $24,000.00.

Body

Whereas, The plaintiff, South Star, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, Case No. 05CV002680 in an unspecified amount following the filing of a claim in an amount exceeding $50,000; and

 

Whereas, The plaintiff has agreed to settle the lawsuit in the amount of $24,000; and

 

Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to pay 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 $24,000, payable to the order of the Hall Legal, S.C. Trust Account, 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, City of Milwaukee charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 S118 006300.

Drafter

JAS:enm

October 9, 2006

110514/1029-2005-894