Long Beach, CA
File #: 07-0149    Version: 1 Name: CA - lawsuit Christian v CoLB
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/8/2007 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/13/2007 Final action: 2/13/2007
Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $8,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Christian v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC037428.
Sponsors: City Attorney
Indexes: Lawsuit
Attachments: 1. 021307-C-8sr.pdf
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Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $8,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Christian v. City of Long Beach,
Case No. NC037428.
 
DISCUSSION
This lawsuit arises out of a trip and fall accident which took place on a broken section of city sidewalk during evening hours. The plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of the fall and required medical attention. A mediation was held before a retired judge.  A tentative settlement of $8,000.00 was reached, subject to City Council approval.
 
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on February 6, 2006.
 
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
 
 
  Barry Meyers
Respectfully submitted,
 
  Deputy City Attorney
ROBERT E. SHANNON, City Attorney
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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