City of Long Beach - File #: 08-1255

• File #: 08-1255
• Version: 1
• Name: ATTORNEY - Lawsuit entitled State Farm v. COLB
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 12/1/2008
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/9/2008
• Final action: 12/9/2008
• Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $6,765 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled State Farm v. City of Long Beach, Case No. C0705176.
• Sponsors: City Attorney
• Indexes: Lawsuit

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/9/2008	1	City Council	approve recommendation	Pass

TITLE

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $6,765 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled State Farm v. City of Long Beach, Case No. C0705176.

DISCUSSION

This suit arises out of tree branch falling onto plaintiff's insured's vehicle. The car was damaged in the amount of $9,664.27. The tree in question had a history of limbs breaking and was removed following the instant incident.

The parties were able to reach a tentative settlement agreement of $6,765.00, subject to City Council approval.

The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on November 11, 2008.

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

Respectfully Submitted,

ROBERT E. SHANNON, City Attorney

By

      BARRY M. MEYERS, Deputy