TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $325,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Jackeline Almeida, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-08391-DDP (Ex).
DISCUSSION
Plaintiffs allege that on or about November 10, 2018, Long Beach Jail personnel caused Alan Ramos' wrongful death.
Following extensive negotiations, Plaintiffs agreed to accept $325,000.00 -- inclusive of attorneys' fees and costs -- as a full, global settlement of this case.
The settlement was discussed in closed session, and approved, by the Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee on April 20, 2021.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
CHARLES PARKIN
CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
KYLE R. BEVAN
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY