TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $95,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Michael Delgado, Brittany Fisher v. City of Long Beach.
DISCUSSION
This lawsuit involves an auto versus auto accident that occurred on August 30, 2003, on Pacific Coast Highway near Marina Pacifica Mall, Long Beach. A City police vehicle rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle caused personal injuries to both occupants, including head trauma (to the driver), which resulted in short-term memory loss and severe headaches.
At a settlement conference, a tentative global settlement totaling $95,000 was reached.
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FISCAL IMPACT
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
[Respectfully Submitted,]