HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor . d Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernand
DATE: December 29, 200
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Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -January 13, 2005
Emilia Rodil, etc, et. al. v. City of Miami, et. al.
Case No. 01-26899 CA 08
Claim No. 007/PT/2001-106 (File No. 04-01422)
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 Seventy -Two Thousand Dollars
($72,000.)
This is a lawsuit brought by Allen Katz, Esquire, on behalf of Emilia Rodil in her
individual capacity and in her capacity as the mother and natural guardian of Pedro Rodil, a
minor, against the City of Miami for damages. The action, which is set for trial before Judge
Cardonne-Ely for the two week period commencing January 3, 2005, asserts that Pedro's wrist
was broken —without justification- by City police officers during the course of a false arrest. The
resulting surgical and other medical bills incurred are approximately 33,600.
The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the
recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $72,000 are available 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