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CITY OF MIAMI
CITY ATTORN 'S OFFICE
MEMUM
TO: Mayor and Members of City C• ission
FROM: Alejandro Vilarello, C' Attu 1
DATE: March 15, 2004
RE: Proposed Settlem- ity mmission Agenda -March 25, 2004
Idalia Budihas v. City of iami, Case No. 03-32143 CA 13
CIaim No. 000757-00066 -PP-01 (File ID# 04-00231)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for settlement of all claims against
the City of Miami in the above -referenced case, in the amount of $40,000.
This is an action brought by Idalia Budihas against the City of Miami for alleged false
arrest and excessive force. Plaintiff suffered a torn rotation cuff and incurred approximately
$27,000 of medical services that included surgery.
At the outset of this case Plaintiff demanded $300,000 for the false* arrest and physical
injuries suffered and for civil rights violations. The civil rights claims were dismissed by a
federal judge but the other claims were not.
The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the
recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $40,000 are available from the Self -
Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651.
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c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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