TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $20,000 in full settlement of the lawsuit entitled Maria Croucier v City of Long Beach, Case No. NC055323.
DISCUSSION
On April 20, 2010, Maria Croucier tripped and fell on a City Sidewalk near 3848 Gaviota Avenue. Plaintiff alleged that late afternoon shadows concealed the uneven portion of the sidewalk.
Croucier sustained a torn Achilles tendon that required a surgical repair, which did not heal properly. She underwent several weeks of would debridement. Her total medical specials are in the $140,000 range and she makes a lost earnings claim of approximately $10,000.
Following settlement discussion, all parties have agreed to settle this matter with the City paying $20,000. The proposed settlement was presented to the Economic Development and Finance Committee on September 4, 2012, and was approved on that date.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERT E. SHANNON
CITY ATTORNEY
by
Monte H. Machit
Principal Deputy