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RESOLUTION NO.y5,.0
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO PAY TO ZEOLA DORSEY THE SUM
OF $5,500.00 WITHOUT THE ADMISSION OF LIA-
BILITY IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF
ALL BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, PROTEC-
TION LIENS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
OF MIAMI AND UPON THE EXECUTION OF A RELEASE
RELEASING THE CITY FROM ALL CLAIMS AND
COUNTERCLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
WHEREAS, Zeola Dorsey filed a claim against the City of
Miami through her attorney Gary E. Garbis for alleged bodily
injuries and pain and suffering and future medical expenses re-
sulting from a fall on a sidewalk located at 918 N.W. 45 Street,
Miami, Florida owned by the City of Miami on July 7, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the above claim has been investigated by the Torts
Division of the City Attorney's office and in accordance with
Ordinance No. 8417 which created a City of Miami self-insurance
program, the City Attorney's office together with the Risk Manage-
ment Division of the Finance Department recommend that this claim
be settled, without the admission of liability for the sum of
Five -Thousand Five -Hundred Dollars;
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 Zeola Dorsey the sum of Five -Thousand Five -Hundred Dollars
($5,500.00), without the admission of liability, in full and com-
plete settlement of all bodily injuries, past and future claims,
and expenses, counterclaims demands against the City of Miami, and
from all bodily injuries past and future claims, expenses, counter-
claims and demands.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June , 1985.
ATTEST:
R ph . Ongie, City Clerk
Maurice A. Ferre
MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYOR
CITY COMMISSION
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MEETING OF
JUN 20 1985
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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Jorge L. 'Fernande2, Assistan�.! City
Attorney J`
APPROy-t'D AS TGjFORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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The Honor
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City Attorney
Mayor and
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June 14, 1985
Settlement of Zeola Dorsey v.
City of Miami
rty Circuit Court Case #83-39645
D/A: July 7, 1982
Location: 918 N.W. 45th Street
Miami, Florida
Zeola Dorsey through her attorney, Gary E. Garbis, filed an action
against the City of Miami to recover damages for injuries received
when she tripped and fell on a City sidewalk.
As a result of the accident, Ms. Dorsey sustained an injury to her
right arm and hand fracturing the base of the 5th right metacarpal.
This fracture extends into the joint laterally. Her treating
physician, Dr. George L. Richards has given Ms. Dorsey a 12% per-
manent physicial impairment of the hand. The doctor has also
stated that Ms. Dorsey has definite limitation of grasp and holding
with her left hand. The Plaintiff's attorney originally made a
demand against the City for $15,000.00 in settlement of this claim.
However, Plaintiff has agreed to accept $5,500.00 from the City in
settlement of all claims arising out of the accident.
This claim has been investigated by the City Attorney's office
in accordance with Ordinance No.8417, which created the City's
Self Insurance Program. The City Attorney's office, together
with the Finance Department, Division of Risk Management, recommend
that the City of Miami pay $5,500.00 in settlement of this claim.
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cc: City Manager
City Clerk
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