Long Beach, CA
File #: 23-0707    Version: 1 Name: CA - Parsons settlement
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/30/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/11/2023 Final action: 7/11/2023
Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $75,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Gene Parsons v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10433.
Sponsors: City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 07112023-C-16sr.pdf

TITLE

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to pay sum of $75,000, in full settlement of lawsuit entitled Gene Parsons v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10433.

 

DISCUSSION

Plaintiff alleges she tripped and fell over a raised portion of sidewalk on April 1, 2019, resulting in injuries.

 

Following extensive negotiations, Plaintiff agreed to accept $75,000.00 inclusive of costs and fees - as a full settlement of this case.

 

The settlement was discussed in closed session, and approved, by the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee (Attorney/Client) on June 20. 2023.

 

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

DAWN MCINTOSH,

CITY ATTORNEY