TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $12,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Martinez v. City of Long Beach, Case No. NC039158.
DISCUSSION
On May 12, 2006, a Gas Department service truck was involved in a traffic collision with a private vehicle driven by Plaintiff. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses.
During a mandatory judicial settlement conference, the parties were able to reach a tentative settlement agreement of $12,000.00, subject to City Council approval.
The Economic Development and Finance Committee approved the proposed settlement on December 4,2007.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERT E. SHANNON
By:
RANDALL C. FUDGE,
Deputy City Attorney