HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor
FROM: Jorge L. Fem
DATE: February 15, 2005
RE:
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Proposed Resolution for City City Commission Agenda — February 24, 2005
Kenneth Merker v. Maria Lugo, et al.
Case No. 02-11470 CA 13 Claim No. 000757-022948-PP-01
(File No. 05-00071)
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 Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars
($35,000).
This is an action brought by Michael Garcia Petit, Esquire on behalf of Kenneth Merker
for False Arrest against the City of Miami and for False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution against
Maria Lugo. Mr. Merker was arrested for allegedly telling Ms. Lugo she was "going down" after
a Code Enforcement Hearing. Charges were dismissed against Mr. Merker.
The City Attorney's Office has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved the
recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of Thirty -Five Thousand Dollars
($35,000) are available from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No.
515 001.624401.6.652.
Attachment(s)
W 1170:ir:HJH
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator