HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor . +d em. = of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernan• , , ttorney
DATE: December 004
RE: Marisol Flores v. Ci of Miami
Case No.: 02-30775 CA (09)
Claim No.: 000757-000557-AB-01 (File No. 04-01421)
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 Fifty -Seven Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($57,500).
This is an action brought by Russel S. Adler, Esquire on behalf of Marisol Flores against
the City of Miami relating to Plaintiff's vehicle struck from behind by a vehicle operated by a
City of Miami employee that occurred on May 19, 2000. The incident occurred while she was
driving northbound in the west (left) lane of I-95 in unincorporated Miami -Dade County.
At the conclusion of that mediation the parties agreed to settle this case for Fifty -Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($57,500), subject to the required approvals.
The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the
recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $57,500 are available from the Self -
Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651.
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Attachment(s)
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator