Long Beach, CA
File #: 15-0849    Version: 1 Name: CA - Settlement Evans v. City
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/21/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/1/2015 Final action: 9/1/2015
Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $65,000 in full settlement of the lawsuit entitled Evans v. City of Long Beach, et al.
Sponsors: City Attorney
Indexes: Settlement
Attachments: 1. 090115-C-8sr.pdf
Related files: 15-0791

TITLE

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $65,000 in full settlement of the lawsuit entitled Evans v. City of Long Beach, et al.

 

DISCUSSION

On November 2, 2012, Long Beach Police officers encountered plaintiff while they were conducting an unrelated traffic stop. A use-of-force occurred during the encounter with plaintiff, and plaintiff alleges that defendants are responsible for his injuries and other damages. Defendants deny liability.

 

After extensive negotiations, the parties reached a tentative settlement of the entire action for $65,000.00, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on August 11, 2015.

 

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

CHARLES PARKIN

CITY ATTORNEY

 

BY:

HOWARD D. RUSSELL

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY