Number
061236
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Scott A. Reichard, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. v. CHI Towing Service, Inc. and Western Heritage Insurance and City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the settlement of the lawsuit of Scott A. Reichard, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. v. CHI Towing Service, Inc. and Western Heritage Insurance and City of Milwaukee, Case No. 04-CV-010894 in the amount of $52,393.96.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, Scott A. Reichard, has commenced a lawsuit against the city seeking damages for personal injuries sustained when he fell in the 8500 block of West Lancaster Avenue on August 27, 2002; and
Whereas, Plaintiff’s injuries were serious and permanent in nature; and
Whereas, This matter was tried to a jury on November 27, 28, and 29, 2006; and
Whereas, The jury returned a verdict finding the City of Milwaukee 90% negligent, with Plaintiff 10% negligent; and
Whereas, Damages were more than the $50,000.00 limitation on liability; 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 $52,393.96, payable to the client Trust Account of Attorney Michael Egelhoff, 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:dj
January 8, 2007
1032-2005-476:113779