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Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $9,750 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. City of Long Beach; Erick Darren Johnson, Case No. 07C00395; and to pay the sum of $14,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Britney Whitfield, a minor and Varione Johnson, a minor v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC09469.
DISCUSSION
On May 23,2006, State Farm's insured Priscilla Summers, and City's Public Works -- Traffic and Transportation vehicle driven by Erick Darren Johnson collided at the intersection of Carson and Bellflower in the City of Long Beach. As a result of the incident, Plaintiff's vehicle sustained major damages and after salvage was written off. After extensive discussion, a tentative settlement of $9,750 was reached.
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on January 15, 2008.
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On January 11, 2006, plaintiffs, two minors, ages 11 and 7, were struck by a third party vehicle while crossing northbound on Termino Avenue at Anaheim Street in Long Beach. The accident occurred just prior to the time that the city-employed crossing guard was scheduled to patrol the intersection. Plaintiffs' medical specials total approximately $112,000.00. Following settlement discussions with Plaintiffs' counsel, Plaintiffs agreed to accept $8,500 for Britney Whitfield and $5,500 for Varione Johnson, for a total settlement of $14,000. This settlement was approved by the Economic Development and Finance Committee on December 18, 2007.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Howard D. Russell
Deputy City Attorney
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Monte H. Machit
Senior Deputy
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ROBERT E. SHANNON, City Attorney |
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