HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor a '+ Members
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FROM: Jorge L. Fernand- ., *i1 orneyt
DATE: October 12, 2004
RE:
the City Commission
Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -October 28, 2004
Felix Acevedo vs. City of Miami
Miami -Dade County Circuit Court, Case No.: 04-16448 CA 21
Claim No. 00757-001530-PP-01 (File No. 04-01135)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for the settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami, its officers, agents, and employees, in the above -referenced case, in
the amount of $72,500.
This is a state law negligence claim filed by Felix Acevedo, who, at the time of the
incident, was accidentally bitten in the face by a K-9 when he was sleeping behind some boxes
in a bank parking lot. The K-9 was being walked by his handler on lead to allow the K-9 to
relieve himself, when the K-9 suddenly came upon Mr. Acevedo and bit him. Mr. Acevedo
alleges negligence and strict liability.
Funds in the amount of $72,500 will be allocated from the Self -Insurance and Insurance
Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.652.
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Attachment(s)
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator