Number
211536
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Spencer v. Vagnini, Case No. 16-CV-662.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit entitled Spencer v. Vagnini, Case No. 16-CV-662 for the total amount of $270,000.00.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff, Jerpaul Spencer, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against MPD Officers Michael Vagnini, Jacob Knight, Michael Valuch and Keith Garland; and
Whereas, The parties have entered into a Settlement Agreement, to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $270,000.00; 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 $270,000.00, payable to the order of Cade Law Group, LLC Client Trust Account as soon as practicable, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300; and be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the claimants, by their representatives, and their attorneys, will provide to the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Anthony Jackson
January 14, 2022
AJ:amm
1032-2016-1817:278469