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Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $15,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Bercerril v City of Long Beach, Case No. NC056509; $6,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Cacho v. City of Long Beach, et al., Case No. NC055868; and $5,756.88 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. City of Long Beach, et al.
DISCUSSION
This is an alleged racial discrimination lawsuit in which plaintiff claims she was denied a promotional opportunity because of her race. In addition, plaintiff alleged that a supervisor sexually harassed her in the work place.
The case was ordered to mediation but did not settle. During subsequent settlement discussions, plaintiff agreed to accept $15,000.00 as full settlement of this case, subject to City Council approval. The City Attorney’s Office agrees with the mediator and believes that the evidence supports a settlement in this amount.
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement n August 7, 2012.
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This lawsuit arises out of an accident in which a Long Beach Police Department vehicle collided with plaintiff, a pedestrian, resulting in injuries.
In light of probably liability, plaintiff agreed to accept $6,000.00 as full settlement of this case, subject to City Council approval.
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on August 7, 2012.
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A subrogation case arose from an auto accident on August 10, 2010, on the 405 Freeway near Bushard Street in Fountain Valley, involving a City vehicle driven by a Fire Department employee. Plaintiff, State Farm, was seeking reimbursement of repair costs and deductible to their insured's vehicle in excess of $7,800. After extensive negotiation, State Farm agreed to accept $5,756.88 as settlement in full.
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on August 7, 2012.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve r...
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