Number
100175
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the claims of Michelle A. Brown (formerly MacDonald) and Earl M. Cosey, Jr.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the claims of Michelle A. Brown (formerly MacDonald) and Earl M. Cosey, Jr., for the total amount of $75,000.00.
Body
Whereas, Claimants Michelle A. Brown (formerly MacDonald) and Earl M. Cosey, Jr. filed civil rights claims against the City of Milwaukee and certain former and/or current employees thereof; and
Whereas, Representatives of the Claimants and the City of Milwaukee mediated the case and have entered into an agreement, to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for the total amount of $75,000; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends that the City of Milwaukee 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 $75,000, payable to the order of the Fox & Fox, S.C. 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
SEL:cdr
May 21, 2010
1032-2007-1185/158191