HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable M., or & Me .ers of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge L. Fernan+ �� ty orney
DATE: June 6, 2005 /0041
RE: Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -March 10, 2005
Viviana Diaz v. City of Miami, Case No. 04-14917 CA (05);
Claim No. 000757-000294-GB-01; (File No. LT-04-250); (File No. 05-00535)
This is an action brought by Viviana Diaz for personal injuries she sustained as a result of
a trip and fall in a City park, where, on September 21, 2002, she stepped into a hole and twisted
her right ankle. She fractured her right ankle and underwent surgery to place an internal fixator
on the joint. The City's Independent Medical Examiner opines that Ms. Diaz may have to
undergo additional surgery to remove the fixator. Her medical expenses totaled $15,268.14,
The Office of the City Attorney has investigated and evaluated this case and has approved
the recommendation of this settlement. Funds in the amount of $39,500 are available from the
Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001,624401.6340.65319.
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Attachment(s)
c: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator