HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover MemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable s and
FROM: Jorge L. Ferna e ;,j Attorne
DATE: May 23, 2006
RE: Proposed settlement -City Commission Agenda -June 8, 2006
Migdalia Ponce vs. City of Miami
Case No.: 03-29642 CA.(06)
(File No. 06-00910)
embers of the City Commission,
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 $50,000.
This action against the City of Miami relates to injuries of the right shoulder that plaintiff
allegedly sustained in a June 25, 2002, automobile accident when her car was rear -ended by a
police vehicle. Plaintiff ultimately had surgery on her right shoulder for a torn rotator tuff and
incurred approximately $35,000 in medical bills for her treatment.
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 $50,000 are available
from the Self -Insurance and Insurance Trust Fund, Index Code No. 51'5001.624401.6.653.
W1287:CAG
Attachment(s)
cc: Joe Arriola, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
Enclosure(s)
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