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