Number
150061
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Jeanine Tracy, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the lawsuit of Jeanine Tracy, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 14-C-0578, in the amount of $100,000.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiffs, Jeanine Tracy and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee and former Police Officer Matthew Richard Schoen; and
Whereas, The plaintiffs have agreed to settle this lawsuit in the amount of $100,000; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it 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 officials be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $100,000 payable to the order of Trust Account of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. in full and final settlement of all monetary damages sought in this lawsuit against the city and its officers, including statutory fees and costs, on receipt of a Release of Claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JAS
April 15, 2015
1032-2014-1316.001:214497