Long Beach, CA
File #: 07-0747    Version: 1 Name: CA - Lawsuite Brooks v. CoLB
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/27/2007 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/3/2007 Final action: 7/3/2007
Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $10,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Brooks v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC038693.
Sponsors: City Attorney
Indexes: Lawsuit
Attachments: 1. 070307-C-5sr.pdf
TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $10,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Brooks v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC038693.
 
DISCUSSION
This suit arises out of a trip and fall incident in which plaintiff sustained a wrist fracture. Plaintiff's injuries resulted in a permanent decrease in the wrist's range of motion.  Plaintiff's medical bills were approximately $11,413.00. Plaintiff also claimed loss of earnings.
 
During a court ordered mediation, the parties were able to reach a tentative settlement agreement of $10,000.00, subject to City Council approval.
 
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on June 19, 2007.
 
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
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FISCAL IMPACT
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
 
BODY
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Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
 
NAME
APPROVED:
TITLE
 
 
                                                  
 
GERALD R. MILLER
 
CITY MANAGER