HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor �'` d Member +f the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernand r?�� it ttorney
DATE: January 10, 2005
RE: Aminta Rodriguez vs. City of Miami, et al
Case No. 02-13473 CA 32—January 27, 2005 City Commission Meeting
Claims No. 000757-000766-GB-01 (File ID# 04-01448)
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 Forty -Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($42,500).
This is an action brought by Robert Pelier, Esquire on behalf of Aminta Rodriguez for
damages based on a claim of False Arrest and Excessive Force. The alleged incident occurred on
May 25, 1998, at Northwest 24th Avenue and Northwest 14'h Street in the City of Miami.
On November 10, 2004, mediation was held before William Lemos, Esquire of Florida
Mediation Group. After four (4) hours of negotiation the parties agreed to resolve this case for
Forty -Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.) subject to all requisite City of Miami
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 Forty -Two Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($42,500) are available from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code
No. 515001.624401.6.652.
Attachment(s)
W 1154/ir/HH
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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