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RESOLUTION NO. NH-H 6
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO PAY TO GENEVA HARRIS, AARON C.
ROLLE, DERRICK S. ROLLE AND GLENDORA D.
ROLLE, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE
SUM OF $150,000.00 IN FULL AND COMPLETE
TOTAL SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI, UPON THE
EXECUTION OF A RELEASE RELEASING THE CITY OF
MIAMI FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
WHEREAS, Geneva Harris, Aaron C. Rolle, Derrick S. Rolle and
Glendora D. Rolle, through their Attorney, Donald Feldman, filed a
claim against the City of Miami for alleged negligence arising out
of a police chase involving City of Miami police officers on April
27, 1980, at or near N.W. 58th Street and N.W. 7th Avenue, Miami,
Dade County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the above claim has been investigated by the Torts
Division of the City Attorney's Office pursuant to Ordinance No.
8417, which creates the City of Miami's Self -Insurance Program,
and said office recommends that this claim be settled for the sum
of $150,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized to
pay to Geneva Harris, Aaron C. Rolle, Derrick S. Rolle and
Glendora D. Rolle, without admission of liability, the total sum
of $150,000.00 in full and complete settlement of any and all
claims and demands against the City of Miami, upon the execution
of a release, releasing the City of Miami from all claims and
demands, said money to be provided from the Insurance and Self -
Insurance Trust Fund.
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PASSED AND AD01PTRD this JQ day of September 0 1988.
ATTEST:
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Natty Hirai, City Clerk
PREPARED AND,APPROVED BY:
anaro/ Vi larello
stant City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ore rnajdez
Citg Attorney
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FROM
CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge L. Fernandez
City Attorney
DATE September 6, 1988 FILE L-82-057
SUBJECT Geneva Harris, etc.,
et al. vs. City of Miami
Case No. 82-7845 (30)
REFERENCES D/A : April 27, 1980
L/A: N.W. 58 St. i 7th Ave.
ENCLOSURES
Ms. Geneva Harris, Aaron C. Rolle, Derrick S. Rolle and
Glendora D. Rolle, through their attorney, have alleged
negligence arising out of a police chase involving City of Miami
police officers wherein Doretha Rolle was seated on a bus bench,
she was pinned under the vehicle the City police were chasinq,
she was dragged for approximately 1/2 mile under the vehicle and
subsequently died from her injuries.
The plaintiffs obtained a jury verdict for $590,000.00. A
successful appeal by this office followed where the case was
remanded for a new trial.
This claim has been investigated by my staff and payment by
the City of Miami of $150,000.00 is recommended in full
settlement of this claim without the admission of liability.
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