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FROM: Jorge L. Fernan
DATE: May 1, 200+
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CITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
yor and M- bers of the City Commission
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RE: Proposed Settle e City Commission Agenda -May 11, 2006
Luis Lopez vs. Wade Orner, et al.
Case No. 05-20399-CIV-LENARD
(File No. 06-00647)
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 $80,000.
This is a action was brought by Michael Garcia -Petit, Esquire, on behalf of Luis Lopez,
against Officer Stephen Wathen, Officer Wade Orner and Officer Orlando Denis for alleged civil
rights violations relating to a claim of excessive force. Mr. Lopez received substantial injuries to
his left arm.
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 $80,000 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