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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable
FROM: Jorge L. Fernan
DATE: July 17, 2006
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yor and Members of the City Commission
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RE: Proposed Settlement -City Commission Agenda -July 27, 2006
Patricia Torres v. City of Miami, Case No.: 02-29474 CA(21)
(File No. 06-01217)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for the settlement of all claims
against the City of Miami, its officers, agents, and employees, in the above referenced case, in
the amount of $40,000.
Plaintiff Patricia Torres filed a lawsuit against the City of Miami for injuries she
sustained in an accident with a City of Miami Fire Department aerial truck, Ms. Torres was
riding her motor scooter on Southeast 2"a Street, when she collided with a City of Miami Fire
Department aerial truck traveling on Southeast 2"d Avenue, which was responding to an
emergency. As a result of the accident, Ms. Torres suffered severe injuries.
Funds in the amount of $40,000 will be allocated from the Self -Insurance and Insurance
Trust Fund, Index Code No. 515001.624401.6.651.
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Attachment(s)
c: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi G. Alonso, Agenda Coordinator