Number
220692
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit entitled John J. Munoz, Jr. v. Michael Anderson, et al., E.D. Wisc. Case No. 18C0495, in the amount of $10,000.00.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of claims raised by the Plaintiff, John J. Munoz, Jr. in the lawsuit entitled John J. Munoz, Jr. v. Michael Anderson, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 18C0495, for the total amount of $10,000.00.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit John J. Munoz, Jr. v. Michael Anderson, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 18C0495, against Michael Anderson, Robert Velez, and Matthew McGrury seeking damages for alleged violation of federal law and the plaintiff’s civil rights; and
Whereas, Plaintiff has agreed to settle the claims raised in the above-referenced lawsuit for the total amount of $10,000.00, inclusive of all costs and fees, including attorney’s fees; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to settle this claim, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, the City Attorney is authorized to enter into a settlement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Plaintiff referred to herein and to execute and approve all documents and take all action necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of said agreement; and be it
Further Resolved, that in compliance with the City Attorney’s direction, the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue City checks, as soon as practicable in full and final settlement of the claims as outlined in the above-referenced lawsuit, to be charged as follows: to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 636506-0001-1490-2632-S118, in the amount of $10,000.00 as damages, made payable to John Joseph Munoz, Jr., 815 South 22nd Street, Apt. A, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204; and be it
Further Resolved, that for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the Plaintiff will provide to the City a release of claims and a stipulation and proposed order to dismiss the claims raised in the pending court action.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Robin A Pederson
September 9, 2022