Number
210021
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Matthew Felton v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 18-CV-7450.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit entitled Matthew Felton v. City of Milwaukee, Case No.18-CV-7450 for the total amount of $50,000.00.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, Matthew Felton, has commenced a lawsuit against the City seeking damages for injuries sustained on July 19, 2017 in an explosion at the City’s compressed natural gas fueling station at 3921 W. Lincoln Avenue;
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 settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $50,000.00, payable to the order of the Shaw Law Offices Client Trust Account as soon as practicable, said amount to be charged to (DA)636506-0001-1490-2631-S118.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
PAF:amm
April 12, 2021
1047-2018-2111:274113