Number
070463
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution to approve settlement agreement in the matter of Steven J. Alexander, et al v. City of Milwaukee, et al, United States District Court Case Number 03-C-611.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Steven J. Alexander, et al v. City of Milwaukee, et al, Case Number 03-C-611, and all related claims by the plaintiffs in that action in the amount of 2.65 million ($2,650,000) for all damages of any nature, including compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, front pay, pension loss or other economic damages, attorneys fees and costs, and any other claim for damages that could be brought concerning the subject matter of the litigation.
Body
Whereas, Steven J. Alexander, Keith A. Balash, Charles A. Berard, Michael R. Brunow, James C. Cleveland, Joseph J. Farina, John Malloy Hagen, William E. Heinen, Wayne W. Jensen, Thomas P. Klusman, Edward N. Liebrecht, Ronald G. Quackenbush, Anthony T. Smith, Steven J. Spingola, Kim R. Stack, David C. Vahl and Michael D. Young (hereinafter referred to as “Plaintiffs”), filed the above captioned lawsuit claiming discrimination based upon race and gender in connection with their failure to be promoted to the rank of Captain of Police, and other claims in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; and
Whereas, Judgment was entered in Plaintiffs’ favor on August 29, 2005; and
Whereas, The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, and reversed and remanded in part the judgment for further proceedings consistent with its opinion on January 18, 2007; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of 2.65 million ($2,650,000) dollars, for all damages, wage loss, front pay, pension loss or other benefits, attorney fees, c...
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