Long Beach, CA
File #: 07-1152    Version: 1 Name: CA - Lawsuit settlement - Mooshagian v COLB
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 9/27/2007 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/2/2007 Final action: 10/2/2007
Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $12,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Mooshagian v. City of Long Beach, et al., Case No. NC039247.
Sponsors: City Attorney
Indexes: Lawsuit, Settlement
Attachments: 1. 100207-C-5sr.pdf
TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay the sum of $12,000 in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Mooshagian v. City of Long Beach, et al., Case No. NC039247.
 
DISCUSSION
This suit arises out of a City employee, driving a City vehicle during the course and scope of his employment, and rear-ending plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff sustained injuries, incurred medical expenses and claimed lost earnings.
 
During mediation, 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 September 18, 2007.
 
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Barry M. Meyers
Deputy City Attorney
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
ROBERT E. SHANNON, City Attorney